Mayor Villaraigosa Shares Control Of The Los Angeles Schools
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Mayor Villaraigosa Shares Control of Los Angeles Schools
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Last month, I detailed Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's proposed legislative bill aimed at taking control of the Los Angeles schools (see Los Angeles Schools Strongly Opposed to Takeover by Mayor Villaraigosa). By the end of August, Reform Bill 1381 had passed the state legislature, albeit with modifications.While Villaraigosa positioned himself as the key to transforming the Los Angeles school system, he now shares authority with the city’s school board and the Council of Mayors. More directly, he gained control over three underperforming high schools and their associated elementary and middle schools.
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Reform Bill 1381 introduces more complexity into managing Los Angeles schools. The separation between Villaraigosa and the school board adds logistical challenges, prolonging decision-making processes. Additionally, it creates uncertainty regarding teachers’ roles in curriculum decisions and may hinder school construction efforts previously deemed successful by the school board. The bill’s language is ambiguous, leading to differing interpretations.Legal challenges loom, as the school board, which strongly opposed the bill, has considered a lawsuit. They argue that the bill may violate state constitutional requirements that schools remain under the educational system's jurisdiction. The legislature's counsel believes the board has a valid case, though Villaraigosa is confident the bill will withstand scrutiny.
Despite past criticisms of the school board, Villaraigosa is now seeking cooperation with teachers, parents, and board members. However, fostering collaboration may prove challenging. Assemblywoman Jackie Goldberg (D-Los Angeles) expressed disappointment in Villaraigosa’s greater willingness to engage with teachers’ unions than the school board.
Villaraigosa frames the bill as an opportunity for parents, educators, the Council of Mayors, the city, and himself to partner in enhancing Los Angeles schools. Though he has yet to provide clear strategies, he claims that this power-sharing model will revitalize a bureaucracy that has long failed its students. He emphasizes that the success of this initiative will rely on his leadership and collaboration with school partners.
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