Student Editorial Questions Relationship Between School Board and Manhattan Beach Education Foundation

A staff editorial published by La Vista, Mira Costa High School's newspaper, questions the relationship between the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation and the Manhattan Beach Unified School District.

The article has a post date of Nov. 14 and takes a look at close ties between MBEF and MBUSD's board of trustees, asking if an "elected policy-making body, the MBUSD Board of Trustees, and a Manhattan Beach community-based interest group, MBEF" have crossed a line.

The editorial reads, "Additionally, the MBUSD Board’s lack of discussion when accepting influential grants from MBEF is especially concerning to some teachers, according to French teacher Lauri Gonalons. While decisions are made in the interest of students, they lack the public discussion that would benefit others affected, such as MBUTA."

Read the thoughtful editorial online here.