2024 LAUSD Elections

LAUSD Candidate Andreas Farmakalidis on PROP-39 Co-Locations

How would Farmakalidis protect students who are negatively affected when public schools are forced to share space with charter schools?

“I am an advocate for school choice, including charter schools and voucher programs.”

– BD3 Candidate Andreas Farmakalidis

Andreas Farmakalidis

Andreas Farmakalidis is running against incumbent Scott Schmerelson in LAUSD’s Board District 3, which covers most of the western San Fernando Valley. As part of my ongoing Candidate Forum series, Farmakalidis was asked five questions about PROP-39 co-locations. For the introduction to this subject along with answers from other candidates, please see the article LAUSD Candidate Forum: PROP-39 Co-Locations.

The following are the candidate’s responses, printed exactly how he provided them with the exception of some minor formatting edits:

• Question 1: Do you support the “Creating a Charter Schools Co-Location Policy to Mitigate Impacts Caused by Proposition 39” authored by Board President Jackie Goldberg and Dr. Rocio Rivas? Yes

It’s important to note that addressing complex issues like Prop 39 for LAUSD often requires nuanced perspectives, and a simple “yes” or “no” answer may not do justice to the intricacies involved. However, I’ll do my best to provide concise responses while offering a more detailed explanation when necessary.

Charter schools, like any diverse group, do not have a uniform stance on Prop 39. Some charter schools may support it, as it can provide them with access to public school facilities, while others may oppose it due to concerns about resource allocation and the impact on traditional public schools. The opinions within the school community vary significantly depending on their specific circumstances and perspectives.

I support the “Creating a Charter Schools Co-Location Policy to Mitigate Impacts Caused by Proposition 39” authored by Board President Jackie Goldberg and Dr. Rocio Rivas. This policy aims to address the challenges posed by…