Scrap school police and add counselors and academic help for Black students, coalition says

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Activists challenge L.A. Unified superintendent's support of school police, as well as school board members who reduced the police budget but did not disband the agency.

at the hands of Minneapolis police. But the board has resisted further cuts.

ensuring that they receive academic opportunities comparable to other students. Chief among the racist policies, the report said, is the existence of a school police department. “You heard from the voices that matter most: our young people, our families, our educators, our community partners,” Franklin said. “And now it’s time for the board to listen.Two board members with experience as school principals — George McKenna and Scott Schmerelson — have supported retaining the police force.

Among Black students, 35% said having a school police presence on campus makes them feel safe, 20% said it did not make them feel safe, and 45% did not know or did not respond.In the opening weeks of the school year, parents would frequently stress to Carvalho their support of school police, and he would agree. The massacre of 21 people at, was top of mind for many. At the time, he said, his safety plan was imminent, but he has yet to release it.

 

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Add them for Black students and while white kids shoot up schools! Racism

Sounds like a perfect plan. Let’s see how it goes.

and teach them to respect police

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