The Los Angeles Times – Howard Blume
“The Los Angeles Board of Education on Tuesday is expected to consider appointing an outside committee to guide its search for the next superintendent of schools. A group of civic leaders has pressed the school board repeatedly on the issue. “I don’t know why you would not want some people around a table giving input,” said Elise Buik, chief executive of United Way of Greater Los Angeles. L.A. Unified hopes to choose a new leader by the end of the year, when current Supt. Ramon C. Cortines, who is 83, said he would like to step down. Cortines agreed to serve a year ago, when Supt. John Deasy resigned under pressure. Buik has been among the most consistent voices urging the Board of Education to call on other leaders who could provide perspective and expertise in various areas.”(more)