LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho resigns amid allegations of gifts, extra income and misuse of district resources
Alberto Carvalho stepped down as head of Los Angeles Unified after a school board letter accused him of accepting prohibited gifts, earning undeclared outside income and misusing a district vehicle.
The Los Angeles Unified School Board circulated a secret letter outlining serious misconduct charges against Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, including acceptance of gifts beyond legal limits, receipt of undisclosed outside earnings, and improper use of a district-assigned vehicle and driver. The board indicated that such violations could justify dismissal or compel Carvalho to resign. Federal investigators had raided his residence and office earlier in the year, prompting his leave of absence in February.
Following the board’s formal accusations, Carvalho resigned from his position in June. The district declined to provide a statement when approached for comment. The episode highlights ongoing scrutiny of leadership ethics within the nation’s largest school system.
Why it matters
The case raises concerns about accountability and ethical standards in a major public school district.
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