Los Angeles Unified board places Superintendent Alberto Calvaro on paid administrative leave, names Andres Chait acting superintendent

The Los Angeles Unified Board of Education voted unanimously on Feb. 27, 2026, to place Superintendent Alberto Calvaro on paid administrative leave pending an investigation and named Andres Chait as acting superintendent effective immediately, a clerk reported to the board.

The action, announced during a report out from closed session, was described by the clerk as a 7-0 unanimous vote. The clerk said the board had “voted to place Superintendent Alberto Calvaro on paid administrative leave pending investigation and named Andres Chait as acting superintendent effective immediately.”

Board President Schmurson addressed staff directly, saying, “I know that this is a very challenging time and I want you to know that the board believes in you, supports you and knows that you will all continue to do your very best to support the students and families of the district.” Schmurson’s remarks emphasized support for employees during the transition.

Officials instructed district employees to take direction from the acting superintendent. The clerk also advised that employees with questions about the pending FBI investigation should contact Denine Cox for further information; no additional details about the investigation were provided during the report out.

The board made no further public statements at the meeting; the presiding officer adjourned the session at 3:42 p.m.

Details not specified in the report out include the scope or allegations underlying the investigation, any timeline for the leave, and whether the board took any additional personnel or policy actions. The board did not record a mover or seconder for the action in the public report.