Full disclosure, I’ve known David Lawrence for about 25 years and considered him a close friend until recently. I’m not sure if the pressure of being thrust into a position by a psycho, disrespectful school board has contaminated our relationship, or if I’ve misjudged him all these years. Political survival in Dayton is often determined Read More
In tonight’s first 3 hours of the School Board meeting the board split 4-3 in a vote to re-hire Superintendent Libby Lolli to a 1 year contract. Voting for Lolli were Jocelyn Rhynard, Gabriella Pickett, Joe Lacey and Chrisondra Goodwine. This was done, waiving the 48 hour rule, with zero deference to the public, not Read More
The dysfunctional school board is considering retaining Superintendent Elizabeth Lolli for one more year. This would be a mistake of epic proportions. If their reason is because they couldn’t hire a search firm, or the search firm couldn’t get enough candidates, it’s because there is absolutely no reason for anyone to actually want to work Read More
The ad should read something like this: Failing urban school district, with horrendous staff turnover, seeks superhero superintendent with magical powers to come in and turn said district around. Must be willing to work with a divided school board that frequently breaks the law, and stabs their own favorite son in the back less than Read More
A letter from the Dayton City School District Superintendent: January 10, 2023 To the Board of Education, DPS Staff, and the Dayton Community, As I finish the final year of my contract, which ends on July 31, 2023, I wanted to take a few moments to reflect on my six years as Superintendent of Dayton Read More
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