The Orange County Board of Education—whose majority has long been in favor of charter schools and parental choice—is preparing to advocate for their interests at the state level by hiring a government relations firm.
The board unanimously voted during a special meeting July 26 to hire Washington, D.C.-based consulting firm David Turch and Associates for $120,000 per year.
Trustee Lisa Sparks told The Epoch Times that the board needed a lobbyist to stay informed of what is happening in Sacramento.
“We’re elected to represent the people and we can’t represent the people if we’re not informed on what’s happening in terms of things that affect the Orange County Board of Education and decision making,” she said….