Bidding for schools
Groups inside and outside the district are vying to operate 12 low-performing schools and 18 new campuses scheduled to open next fall. Aug. 25: Board of Education approved school-control resolution Jan. 11: Final proposals due Jan. 14: Evaluators -- their identities kept secret -- begin reviewing proposals; public presentation meetings commence Feb. 2 & 6: Advisory votes by parents and others Feb. 23: Supt. Ramon C. Cortines presents his recommendations; school board makes final selections Source: L.A. Unified
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