Did the North Valley Military Institute (NVMI) violate the law when it spent at least $90,000 for a perk-filled staff retreat to Las Vegas? — “Based upon our review of receipts and internal documents of NVMI’s recent leadership retreat, there is reason to believe that fraud, misappropriation of funds, or other illegal fiscal practices may have occurred that merit examination.” – Los Angeles County of Education

Even as NVMI implodes, its Board of Trustees lets the Superintendent act without proper oversight. Is Los Angeles County paying attention? — “North Valley Military Institute (NVMI) has failed to respond to all reasonable inquiries, failed to provide prior written notification of any source of additional funding that may result in incurring additional debt, failed to provide evidence that the school fully met all payroll obligations since February 16, 2023, and currently…

Why isn’t the LAUSD performing its regulatory obligations as Charter schools continue to build in an area already saturated with classrooms? — “The bill would authorize a chartering authority to deny renewal of a charter school upon a finding that the school is demonstrably unlikely to successfully implement the program set forth in the petition due to substantial fiscal or governance factors, or is not serving…

The LAUSD School Board continues to remain passive as Superintendent Carvalho consolidates power and alienates parents and teachers. — “The Members of the Board have been elected by the communities to provide leadership, policy-making, and citizen oversight of the policies and practices that affect the students, families, and schools within the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles Unified School District.”

As the LAUSD forces integration policies on families, it continues using language that is exclusionary to children with severe SpEd needs. “Your words have the power to hurt, to heal, open minds, open hearts, and change the world. Never forget the responsibility you have over the words you speak.” – Steven Aitchison Words can be a powerful weapon: I clearly remember when the Los Angeles…

With NVMI fighting to survive, a suggestion was made to discard struggling students. Its Superintendent throws other charters under the bus. — “Let’s look at performance too with the kids that we keep.” – Julie Ward, NVMI Board of Trustees As recipients of public funding, charter schools are supposed to accept all students who seek to enroll. In the increasingly rare event that demand exceeds capacity, a random lottery is supposed to…

After being missing in action for most of her first term, LAUSD Board Member Tanya Ortiz-Franklin files to seek re-election in BD7. — “GET ON BOARD Take A Stand For Educational Equity” – Tanya Ortiz-Franklin During her 2020 campaign, LAUSD Board Member Tanya Ortiz-Franklin presented herself as someone who would be singularly focused so as not to be distracted from addressing issues affecting the students of the District. For example, when I asked…

NVMI is running out of options as it turns down the final PROP-39 offer from the LAUSD. This will likely result in a shutdown of the school. — “Start looking for a new school.” – Teacher’s advice to NVMI Student The North Valley Military Institute (NVMI) was running on borrowed time even before it enrolled its first student. Dubious of the chances for its success, the LAUSD Board was set to reject its initial charter until Jerry Brown…

The arrest of former Granada Hills Charter School coach exposes how parents are often not made aware of potential dangers to their children. — “You take no interest, no opinion’s too dear You make the rounds and you try to be so sincere You guard your hopes and you pocket your dreams You’d trade it all to avoid an unpleasant scene” – Billy Squier Reacting to a post on the Facebook page Parents Supporting…