"EDUCATION: As key vote nears, some complain competition to run schools is rife with favoritism.
Los Angeles Unified parents, teachers and community members will get to vote on their favorite school proposals this week as the district inches closer to launching a landmark reform plan handing over control of some schools to the best bidders.
But what was supposed to be a healthy competition has turned into a heated battle between district employee unions, charter school operators and other nonprofits that are vying for control of 36 district schools.
Applicants accuse each other of foul play and the only thing all can agree on is that the voting process leaves too much room for voter violations."
Los Angeles Unified parents, teachers and community members will get to vote on their favorite school proposals this week as the district inches closer to launching a landmark reform plan handing over control of some schools to the best bidders.
But what was supposed to be a healthy competition has turned into a heated battle between district employee unions, charter school operators and other nonprofits that are vying for control of 36 district schools.
Applicants accuse each other of foul play and the only thing all can agree on is that the voting process leaves too much room for voter violations."
