A group calling itself Save Gardena High is apparently urging parents, staff and community members at the school to vote no on a reform plan authored by teachers and administrators.
A spokesman for the group, who gave his name as both Sean Renear and Sean Kennedy, said the group favors the school's reconstitution, a radical move in which all existing staff are fired and made to reapply for jobs.
"The patients can no longer run the asylum," Renear said.
The Gardena reform plan -- drawn up in response LAUSD's Public School Choice process, which let outside groups bid for control of 12 troubled and 18 new campuses -- was unveiled last month. Gardena High received no outside bids, so voters are simply voting yes or no on the internal plan. (Here's my story on the plan and its reception. A PDF of the plan itself is here.)
Renear sent out his press release on Wednesday afternoon, a day after the main voting period. Voters can also cast ballots on Saturday morning.
Renear said no members of Save Gardena High were comfortable speaking to me because they feared repercussions from teachers and/or for the safety of their jobs. The group consists of former and current administrators, teachers and parents, he said.
My questions to you readers are these: Have you heard anything about this group? Are you involved? Do you know anyone who is involved?
If you know anything, contact me at melissa.pamer@dailybreeze.com or 310-543-6606.
The press release sent by Renear is after the jump:

