New funding formula revives push for smaller class sizes Just weeks into the school year, some districts are struggling with a provision in California’s dramatic revision of its school financing system that calls for smaller class sizes in grades K-3. The new funding formula, signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown in July, gives school...

LA Unified Superintendent John Deasy applauded Governor Jerry Brown’s decision today to veto AB 375, a controversial teacher dismissal bill which had widespread teacher union support. Deasy, who had supported stronger legislation, told LA School Report that he was not surprised by the veto: “I appreciate the governor, in my opinion, making a wise decision....

It has been almost five years since local voters approved Measure Q, authorizing LA Unified to sell $7 billion in bonds for school repairs and upgrades. Any idea how much has been raised? Zero. Any idea how much of the $7 billion will be available when bonds are sold and spending starts next year? “A...

LAUSD official fighting to keep sexual-harassment suit alive Attorneys for a Los Angeles Unified facilities executive filed a motion Wednesday to keep alive his lawsuit claiming the district defamed him and invaded his privacy while trying to settle sexual-harassment allegations involving retired Superintendent Ramon Cortines. The documents filed on behalf of Scot Graham, director of...

LAUSD President Richard Vladovic issues apology; seeking help A day after Los Angeles Unified released two claims accusing him of harassment, school board President Richard Vladovic admitted Tuesday that he’d violated the district’s “civility policy” and apologized to employees who’d felt intimidated by him. Vladovic also said he’d sought “professional help” for anger issues. “I...

The LA Unified School District released redacted copies the two complaints filed against School Board President Richard Vladovic. The first (read it here) involves a former employee of Vladovic’s and details a number of incidents, including sexual harassment and “daily rage outbursts” that occurred between 2000 and 2003. The second complaint (read it here) is...

Via the Los Angeles Times | By Howard Blume Through a spokesman, Los Angeles school board President Richard Vladovic denied Monday that he was guilty of sexual harassment, verbal harassment or retaliation against two unidentified employees. The accusations are contained in redacted documents released Monday night by the L.A. Unified School District in response to public records requests...

Complaints detail alleged harassment by LAUSD board President Vladovic Los Angeles Unified released two redacted complaints late Monday against school board President Richard Vladovic that triggered a three-month investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation against two of his former staff members. One, a six-page complaint filed by a female staff member, details eight...