Comments on: More — but not all — local control returns to OUSD

By: John Willson

John Willson — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:37:52 +0000

Hmmm! I think I’ll apply to become the next OUSD superintendent with no responsibility district fiscal matters or student achievement. Sounds like an easy gig for BIG bucks! As I recall Mr. Dennis Chaconas, the last board selected superintendent before state take-over, was quoted to say that his ‘focus was on academic issues effecting student achievement, NOT district fiscal matters.’ Perhaps after the state restores district responsibility for student achievement Chaconas should throw his hat back into the noose, I mean ring, until such time fiscal responsibility is restored to district control – at which time he could submit his resignation and leave with dignity and an honest admission of his fiscal ineptitude.

By: sharon

sharon — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 17:42:04 +0000

Check out the nasty things that are said in the comments section of Jill Tucker’s SF Chronicle entry on this same subject (sfgate.com). Oakland has a huge PR issue, but I guess we knew that.

By: Sue

Sue — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 22:04:22 +0000

I’m not going to celebrate yet, but this feels like good news.

Now, I hope the board will make sure anyone they consider for superintendant will be in the position for more than a year or two. The revolving door on the state administrator’s office has been bad for the school district’s stability.