Villaraigosa And Los Angeles Schools Are At It Again
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Villaraigosa and Los Angeles Schools Clash Once Again
Overview
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has experienced several conflicts with Los Angeles schools over the past few years, attempting to gain control through legislative and legal means. Although he secured some influence last summer, his efforts have been only partially successful.
The Latest Drama
The current situation involves a creative high school student named Zoner from Santee High School, who covered a bus with graffiti in early March. Unfortunately for him, both Mayor Villaraigosa and Los Angeles Schools Superintendent David Brewer were on that bus.
Villaraigosa proposed mentoring Zoner himself and applied to the school for this role. Los Angeles schools have a structured process for potential mentors, requiring a one-page application, a tuberculosis test, fingerprinting, and an interview with the school principal, typically taking about a month.
Mentorship Program
Currently, 2,000 mentors, including movie stars and financial experts, participate in these procedures to guide students, focusing on areas from arts to financial planning. Despite the obvious child protection benefits, Villaraigosa criticizes these requirements as excessive, viewing them as obstacles to his intentions.
Principal's Perspective
Santee Principal Vince Carbino insists that the mayor must adhere to the same process as other mentors. Carbino emphasizes his duty to support Zoner's growth and ensure student safety, interpreting the procedures as protection, not politics.
Furthermore, Carbino notes that Zoner must first work with the school’s psychiatric social worker. Only after this intervention will the student and his family decide on accepting Villaraigosa’s mentorship. It's crucial to respect the student's and family’s choice.
Response and Opinions
Susan Snelgrove, Director of the School Volunteer Program, has offered to expedite the mayor’s application but insists on uniformity in following procedures.
Zoner's classmates are not impressed with the mayor’s involvement, believing his efforts should focus on improving neighborhood safety and cleanliness.
In conclusion, while the mayor's intentions may be positive, the ongoing drama highlights the complexity of navigating mentorship within the Los Angeles school system.
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