LAUSD to host closed-door meeting after FBI raid on schools chief Alberto Carvalho

The Los Angeles Unified School District will hold a closed-door meeting Thursday after federal authorities raided the office and properties of LA schools chief Alberto Carvalho.

A meeting agenda describes a “closed session” at 4 p.m. to discuss the superintendent after allegations of fraud and corruption involving the head of the nation’s second-largest school system.

On Wednesday, federal agents raided Carvalho’s San Pedro home, his downtown LA office and a Miami property tied to him.

An affidavit filed regarding the search was under seal, officials said.

In a statement Wednesday, the LAUSD said it had been informed of the raids.

“The District is cooperating with the investigation and we do not have further information at this time,” the district said.

The raid was reportedly tied to LAUSD’s dealings with AllHere — an AI company that developed a chatbot for the school system. AllHere’s founder Joanna Smith-Griffin was charged with fraud in 2024.

The Florida raid happened at the home of Debra Kerr, a successful salesperson who has clients including AllHere.

Public records show she has historical links to Carvalho from when he was Miami’s schools chief. She previously claimed in court documents that AllHere owes her $630,000 for helping close the AI deal in LA.

“Joanna Smith-Griffin allegedly misrepresented the composition of her startup company to defraud investors of millions and masqueraded as a financial consultant to perpetuate the scheme once discrepancies were discovered,” FBI Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office James E. Dennehy said when Smith-Griffin was charged.

“Her alleged actions impacted the potential for improved learning environments across major school districts by selfishly prioritizing personal expenses. The FBI will ensure that any individual exploiting the promise of educational opportunities for our city’s children will be taught a lesson,” he continued.

Carvalho has led  the LAUSD since 2022.

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