State Opens Probe Into Charter School Operator
California’s schools chief on Friday opened an investigation and audit into what is believed to be the state’s largest operator of charter schools over questions about funding practices.
State Supt. of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell launched the probe of the California Charter Academy one day after a state charter school oversight commission raised concerns about how much the group’s schools spend on teachers and administrative overhead.
The academy runs four schools and more than 50 satellite sites, serving more than 9,000 students throughout California.
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
