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LAUSD board denies three charter renewals after hours of testimony and debate
Summary
At a Nov. 17 special meeting, the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education approved the consent calendar and denied renewal petitions for Inenium Charter Middle School, Matrix for Success Academy and Prepitech Los Angeles after presentations, extensive public comment and board deliberation.
The Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education met Nov. 17 for a special session that included multiple charter renewal hearings, extended public comment and three denial votes. After approving the consent calendar, the board considered renewal petitions for Inenium Charter Middle School, Matrix for Success Academy and Prepitech Los Angeles and ultimately voted to deny each renewal.
Board President Schmelson called the meeting to order at 9:07 a.m. and the board first approved tabs 1–22 on the consent calendar, then reopened discussion to allow a signed public commenter to speak before retaking and confirming the consent vote.
The board then moved to Tab 23, the renewal petition for Inenium Charter Middle School. Inenium leadership, represented by superintendent Bill Tumi, urged a five‑year renewal and disputed the…
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