Walters Retains School Post
Rita Walters, one of the most steadfast liberals on the Los Angeles school board, was unanimously reelected president of the board today. Walters, 55, became the first black woman to head the board when she was elected president last year. The first black board president was the Rev. James Jones in 1968.
During her seven years on the board, Walters has fought busing to achieve integration and has successfully pushed a C-average-no-fail eligibility rule for student athletes.
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