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New School Board President Nixes Parent Engagement And Special Education Committees
Parents of public school students are pushed aside as a majority supported by the charter school industry takes control of the LAUSD Board.
“Most immediately, family, student, and community voice must be included in re-opening plans.”
- Tanya Ortiz Franklin
For the first time in 13 years, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) School Board does not include Dr. Richard Vladovic. After spending millions of dollars on the campaign to replace the term-limited district president, the charter school industry was able to secure the Board District 7 seat for Tanya Ortiz Franklin, who was sworn in during Tuesday’s meeting. For the first time since convicted felon Ref Rodriguez was forced to resign his seat in 2018, board members representing the interests of the charter schools have a majority on the board.
While the selection of the new board president was supposed to be done in full view of the public in accordance with California’s open meeting laws, it was quickly apparent that…
