LAUSD Board of Education Holds Closed-Door Meeting on Superintendent Carvalho's Future Amid FBI Raids
The Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education is holding a closed-door meeting to discuss the future of Superintendent Alberto Carvalho following FBI raids on his home and office. The FBI served warrants at Carvalho's home in San Pedro and his office at the district's headquarters. The investigation is reportedly linked to a company hired by the district in 2024 to develop an AI chatbot that was never fully implemented. The U.S. Attorney's Office confirmed the search warrants but did not provide further details. Carvalho, who has been superintendent since 2022, previously served as superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Florida.
The LAUSD issued a statement confirming the law enforcement activity and stated that they are cooperating with the investigation. Carvalho has received several accolades during his career, including being named National Superintendent of the Year in 2014 and 2019. The federal probe appears to be connected to AllHere, the company hired to develop the chatbot, which was ultimately unsuccessful. Carvalho has denied involvement in the selection of the company for the project. Last year, a lawsuit was filed accusing the district and Carvalho of misusing funds dedicated for arts and music education. The district denied any wrongdoing and stated they are following state guidance on fund allocation.
In 2020, while in Miami, Carvalho solicited a $1.57 million donation from an online education company for a nonprofit organization he founded. An investigation found no wrongdoing but recommended returning the donation. The outcome of the closed-door meeting of the Board of Education regarding Carvalho's future remains to be seen.