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The battle begins to shape up

Shhh…hear that?  Them’s war drums in the distance:

Los Angeles Board of Education President Marlene Canter quietly traveled to Sacramento on Wednesday to discuss with state lawmakers the ongoing battle for control of the city school district.

The trip comes days before the introduction of widely anticipated legislation that, if passed, would strip the seven-member school board of much of its power and give Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa sweeping powers over the Los Angeles Unified School District.

The expected bill is the centerpiece of Villaraigosa’s campaign to take control of the district. Board members have struggled to effectively counter the mayor’s relentless attacks and tout district successes.

Boy, this feels like Lord of the Rings all over again!   (Except this time you can take a bathroom break without worrying too much that you’ll miss something.)