FBI Agents Search Home and Office of LAUSD Superintendent

The FBI conducted a search of Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s home and office on Wednesday.

Video showed staff entering and leaving Carvalho’s residence in San Pedro as well as his office on the 28th floor of the district headquarters. Details regarding the search remain limited, and it’s unclear if anything was taken from the locations.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) facilitated the search at Carvalho’s home and office, authorized by a sealed court warrant. The Justice Department has not provided further comments about the ongoing investigation.

This search follows recent approval from the LAUSD board for an additional $250 million in bonds, building upon an existing $500 million allocation to cover sexual misconduct settlements. This information was reported by the Los Angeles Times.

Upon approving the additional funding, Superintendent Carvalho emphasized the necessity due to “sexual and sexual abuse lawsuits against the school district, many reflecting incidents from years ago that the district cannot adequately defend.” He noted that without the judgment bond, general funds would have to be used to cover these settlements.

The situation originates from Assembly Bill 218, which allows adults to pursue lawsuits for child sexual assaults dating back to the 1940s. Many claims have emerged against various organizations locally, prompting some lawmakers to consider modifying AB 218, citing concerns about potential bankruptcy for local governments.

Along with the significant additional funding, the Justice Department recently joined a lawsuit against LAUSD, accusing the district of improperly classifying students by race to influence funding and admissions.

Carvalho has held the position of LAUSD superintendent since February 2022, with the Board of Education reappointing him last year.