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Acting LAUSD superintendent gives first public comments, says ‘teaching and learning will continue’
A March 2020 LAUSD Facebook post recognized Chait's tenure with the district which includes teaching elementary school, serving as an assistant principal and principal before moving into district administration.
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Acting LAUSD superintendent gives first public comments, says ‘teaching and learning will continue’
Chait has worked for the district for nearly three decades, most recently as chief of school operations.
Longtime administrator Andres Chait addressed the public as acting superintendent of Los Angeles Unified School District for the first time Monday.
“ We remain committed to academic excellence and student wellbeing,” he said ahead of a closed board meeting to discuss his employment and ongoing labor negotiations with district unions. “Our core values remain unchanged. I know transitions can create uncertainty, but our district is strong.”
After meeting for about four hours, the Board recessed the closed-door convening until March 10 at 9 a.m., the same day as the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Chait has worked for the district for nearly three decades, most recently as chief of school operations. His responsibilities included overseeing school safety, athletics and the district’s office of emergency management.
The LAUSD board voted unanimously Friday to place Superintendent Alberto Carvalho on paid administrative leave “pending investigation,” and appointed Chait in his stead. FBI agents searched Carvalho’s home in San Pedro and district office Wednesday.
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The board appointed longtime school administrator Andres Chait as interim superintendent. -
The FBI searched Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s home and office Wednesday morning.
A justice department spokesperson said the agency had a court-authorized warrant but declined to provide additional details. The reason for the searches is unknown.
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