FBI Raids LAUSD Superintendent's Home and Headquarters

LAUSD board holds closed-door meeting after federal investigation into Alberto Carvalho

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education met behind closed doors a day after the FBI raided Superintendent Alberto Carvalho's home in Los Angeles and the district's headquarters. The FBI also executed a search warrant at a residence linked to Carvalho in Florida. The purpose of the searches is currently unknown, but sources indicate the investigation predates Carvalho's tenure at LAUSD and is related to alleged kickbacks he may have received while superintendent of the Miami-Dade school district.

Why it matters

The FBI raids on the LAUSD superintendent's home and offices raise serious concerns about potential misconduct and have prompted an emergency closed-door meeting of the school board. This development could have significant implications for the leadership and operations of the nation's second-largest school district.

The details

The FBI executed search warrants at Carvalho's home in San Pedro, the LAUSD headquarters in downtown Los Angeles, and a residence in Southwest Ranches, Florida linked to Carvalho. Sources say the investigation predates Carvalho's time at LAUSD and is focused on allegations that he may have received kickbacks while superintendent of the Miami-Dade school district. The underlying affidavit for the searches remains sealed, and it's unclear what, if any, wrongdoing Carvalho is accused of.

  • On February 26, 2026, the FBI raided Carvalho's home and the LAUSD headquarters.
  • On February 27, 2026, the LAUSD board held a closed-door meeting to discuss the 'General Superintendent of Schools'.

The players

Alberto Carvalho

The superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, who previously served as superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools from 2008 to 2022.

LAUSD Board of Education

The governing body of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which held an emergency closed-door meeting in response to the FBI raids.

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What’s next

The LAUSD board is scheduled to reconvene on February 28, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. to continue discussing the situation surrounding Superintendent Carvalho.

The takeaway

The FBI raids on the LAUSD superintendent's home and offices raise serious questions about potential misconduct and have prompted an emergency response from the school board. This development could have significant implications for the leadership and operations of the nation's second-largest school district, and the public will be closely watching as the investigation unfolds.