In addressing the financial difficulties faced by the LAUSD at a recent candidate forum, challenger Marilyn Koziatek used a lot of buzzwords and filler but did not give the in-depth answers that would show that she had a firm grasp of the issues. The students of LAUSD’s Board District 3 are depending on someone who has done their homework and can fight for their interests from day one.
Incumbent Scott Schmerelson is a lifetime educator who had experience as a principal, counselor, and teacher even before he joined the board. In these critical times, his continued presence on the LAUSD School Board is what our students need.
More detailed information about the points made in the video:
Prop 13 and California’s Education Failures
"Before Prop 13, statewide the schools had a $9 billion budget. After Prop 13 they lost $3 billion - a third of that - overnight."
Did School Board Candidate Accept An Illegal Campaign Contribution?
A complaint filed with the Ethics Commission alleges that reducing Marilyn Koziatek’s job responsibilities without a salary reduction violates the law.
BREAKING NEWS: Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) CFO to Leave Her Position
Is a central figure in LAUSD's pre-strike propaganda efforts set to get rewarded for her participation?
Did This Charter School Learn From Its Last Financial Scandal?
Has the governing board of El Camino taken the necessary steps to prevent the additional theft of public funds from its students?
The Long Shadow of John Deasy
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”
http://www.changethelausd.com/the_long_shadow_of_john_deasy
$3.1 Million Embezzled By Charter School Executive While The LAUSD Stood By
Board Member Nick Melvoin approved of an oversight regimen that allowed Community Preparatory Academy to defraud taxpayers for five years.
Selling Beaudry: A Step In The Right Direction Or More Of The Same?
The LAUSD headquarters building is a symbol of the vast bureaucracy that leaves stakeholders feeling detached. A sale will compound the problem.
The Myth Of Charter Schools And Local Control
LAUSD School Board candidate Marilyn Koziatek says schools need to listen to parents. Shouldn’t this start at the school she helps to lead?