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Debra Duardo
Coverage of Debra Duardo in the Nexus archive.
Los Angeles County Office of Educationorganization2Los Angeles Unified School Districtorganization1Andrés Chaitperson1Fiscal Stabilization Plantopic1Inglewood Unified School Districtorganization1James Morrisperson1Inglewood Board of Educationorganization1City Honors International Preparatory Highplace1Inglewood Teachers Associationorganization1Ernesto Castilloperson1
- LA County officials say LAUSD risks insolvency at current spending levels
Los Angeles County officials warned LAUSD it risks insolvency due to unsustainable spending, new labor agreements, and declining enrollment. The county demanded budget revisions by mid-August and may appoint a fiscal advisor with overruling authority if changes are insufficient.
- Inglewood leaders are one step closer to taking back control of local schools
Inglewood Unified School District is nearing the end of state receivership after meeting 153 financial and operational standards, potentially regaining local control in 2027. The district improved its management systems, including utility bill monitoring, and has maintained progress since 2023. The state initially took over in 2012 due to a financial crisis involving misstated attendance and salary costs.