City of San Fernando Endorses AB 1381

 

LOS ANGELES – The City Council of San Fernando voted last night to support AB 1381, Mayor Villaraigosa’s reform legislation for the Los Angeles Unified School District.  San Fernando is the latest city to support fundamental reform of the LAUSD.  Last week, the Los Angeles City Council voted 15-0 to back AB 1381.

 

“We are fed up with the status quo in the Los Angeles Unified School District,” said San Fernando Mayor Nury Martinez.  “Reform needs to happen now.  AB 1381 will give parents, teachers, and community leaders a much-needed voice in decision-making at local schools.  We look forward to collaborating with Mayor Villaraigosa to increase student achievement and lower the dropout rate.” 

 

AB 1381 has been endorsed by a broad coalition that includes business leaders, Los Angeles teachers, parents, and community leaders.  Yesterday, a dozen religious leaders from South Los Angeles announced their support for the bill.  Also this week, Congresswoman Harman and the Southeast Cities School Coalition - consisting of the cities of Bell, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, South Gate and Vernon - came out in support of the Mayor's plan.  A full list of supporters is available online at: http://www.excellenceinlaschools.com/endorsements/. 

 

AB 1381 expands authority for the Superintendent to cut waste and bureaucracy, return money to the classroom, and boost teacher pay.  It establishes a Council of Mayors to collaborate with the District on joint use projects, school safety, and school siting.  It also creates a partnership with parents and teachers, led by Mayor Villaraigosa, to turn around the District’s lowest-performing schools.  For more information on AB 1381, visit: http://www.excellenceinlaschools.com.