With costs mounting for alleged sexual misconduct cases, the Los Angeles school board has approved $250 million in bonds - on top of $500 million already authorized less than a year ago - to fund payouts to victims. The cost of both bond issues, including financing, is expected to be more than $1 billion, based on cost estimates provided by the district, and will be paid out of the district's general fund over at least a decade.
"We're talking about support systems for kids who may have to go into court or employees. Additional transportation costs that may go beyond our school buses, anything the family may need."