mckinley elementary school in co compton, one of the worst schools in california. i think the district is their priority is not the kids. it s something else. reporter: parents representing 62% of the mk kinly s students signed a petition to forcing them to give up control. parents packed school buses headed for the district office to deliver their petition. the first attempted takeover under a new california law allowing parents to change leadership at failing public schools. this is our petition and us parents that really care for our kids education. but we all care. organizers say they expect the district to fight the takeover, perhaps in court. teachers union and some parents are also opposed. they are dock great with my kids. i really don t have any complaints. i understand that the school was having problems previously but they are actually making steps