Calls for Reinstating School Police Dominate Los Angeles Unified School Board Meeting
- Meeting Overview:
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education, the conversation was dominated by discussions about safety concerns, the representation of black educators, and the impact of technology in classrooms. Community members voiced urgent appeals for the reinstatement of school police amid rising safety concerns, while others highlighted the need for increased support for black educators and questioned the district’s reliance on educational technology.
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Alberto M. Carvalho
School Board Officials:
Sherlett Hendy Newbill, Rocio Rivas, Scott Schmerelson, Nick Melvoin, Karla Griego, Kelly Gonez, Tanya Ortiz Franklin, Anely Cortez Lopez
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
02/11/2026
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Recording Published:
02/11/2026
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Duration:
52 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Highly Noteworthy
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State:
California
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County:
Los Angeles County
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Towns:
Bell, Carson, Commerce, Cudahy, Gardena, Hawthorne, Huntington Park, Lomita, Los Angeles, Maywood, San Fernando, South Gate, Vernon, West Hollywood
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