Alberto Carvalho, the superintendent of Los Angeles public schools, was placed on paid leave Friday, two days after the FBI executed search warrants at his home and the district’s headquarters.
Authorities have not disclosed the details of the investigation or indicated any wrongdoing by Carvalho.
Board of Education’s Decision
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Board of Education unanimously voted to place Carvalho on leave while the investigation is ongoing, following two days of closed-door deliberations.
Carvalho became the superintendent of the district in 2022, having previously led the Miami-Dade County public schools in Florida.
Leadership Transition
Andres Chait, the district’s chief of school operations, will take over as acting superintendent while Carvalho is on leave. Chait emphasized the district’s commitment to ensuring stability and leadership for students, families, and employees…