Brad Laurvick, Denver Public Schools addresses questions concerning the sudden departure of Denver Superintendent Susana Cordova:
Was this a surprise?
• Yes, It was unexpected.
DPS shows up to have a weak bench to resource interims from, particularly through the prism of personnel most likely to have political support of the board bulk. Does that imply an outside acting candidate?
• We have simply begun our discussions regarding an acting and will certainly keep the area updated as we do so.
The Cordova tenure has been incredibly tough. Exactly how does that bear upon finding a successor?
• Navigating the verdict of the teacher strike, state spending plan stabilization cuts, and the pandemic has required a whole lot from everyone at DPS. And also the present truths of the pandemic will certainly require a superintendent going to solve to work addressing the crisis concerns the board has called to best assistance our pupils and team.
There has actually been ideological connection from Bennet to Boasberg to Cordova. That connection now seems interrupted. What's following?
• We are just beginning our deal with the Denver Plan 2030, a new ten year calculated vision for the district. I eagerly anticipate utilizing the landmarks of the plan to form our option in a brand-new superintendent.
Just how is this mosting likely to effect pandemic-related decision-making in the short as well as moderate term?
• The superintendent will turn choice making authority over to the board selected interim as we settle a date for transition. All choices have actually been made in assessment with doctors from Denver Health, board depiction, and also input from educators and also structure leaders- this group will certainly continue to sustain our acting leader.
