LAUSD’s Interim Superintendent Salary Revealed Amid Ongoing Investigation

The Los Angeles Unified School District has appointed a new acting principal, who is set to earn approximately $400,000 annually. This move comes as Superintendent Alberto Carvalho remains on leave due to an ongoing FBI investigation.

Records show that Andres Chait is receiving a salary of $395,867, in addition to a $250 monthly stipend for a driver to transport him to school events.

Despite being on administrative leave, Carvalho continues to collect a salary of $440,000 per year. His absence from public activities has been marked since multiple FBI searches at his residences in February.

Interestingly, Chait previously held the role of school operations director, making $278,205. However, it’s unclear whether he still maintains that salary in his current position.

The LAUSD Board of Education is scheduled to convene on Thursday to discuss whether to approve Chait’s employment contract as acting superintendent.

While the specifics surrounding Carvalho’s whereabouts and the progression of the FBI investigation remain unclear, Chait’s hefty salary has come to light.

Carvalho’s legal team has expressed confidence in him amid the investigation. They believe that evidence will ultimately demonstrate his actions were in the best interest of the students.

The LAUSD has embraced educators’ demands by recently ratifying a nearly 14% salary increase for teachers and staff to prevent a strike. Chait commented on the agreement, expressing pride in the resolution reached with labor partners.

Meanwhile, the district faces considerable challenges, grappling with budget constraints and student academic performance. Prior to the new labor agreement, LAUSD predicted a staggering $1.6 billion deficit by the 2027-28 school year, largely due to declining enrollment and the end of federal pandemic relief funding.

Overall, student performance in reading and math at LAUSD trails slightly behind that of the rest of the state, and graduation rates are also somewhat lower than in other California districts.

The California Post has sought comments from the LAUSD regarding the ongoing situation.