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There is a major flaw in a search for a Superintendent of Schools. There are some superintendents who have had an unsuccessful tenure in other districts, but who have been given the choice to resign with a letter of recommendation or to be exposed. As a result of the obvious choice, there is a legal agreement that prevents the Board of Education from revealing negative comments about that superintendent to other districts in search of candidates. Unsuccessful tenures can be defined as anything from being a terrible leader to someone who was stealing money from the system. In public school systems, where truth should be an expectation, what have we created? Is this where the problem exists for systems with a revolving door for superintendents? So many public school systems encounter less than adequate superintendents after lengthy searches. Norwalk certainly has had it's share of superintendents who were not leaders. How do we go about correcting this situation?
The flaw is in the strange world that has been created in Norwalk political circles. There can be no debate, and there can be no compromise. Each side must protect its turf, circle their wagons around their "friends" and hope that the other side gives up in disgust.
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