BILL WALCZAK, CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR OF BOSTON, URGES THE BOSTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE TO CONTINUE THE SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH PROCESS DESPITE RECENT CALLS TO STOP

In response to recent calls for the Boston School Committee to discontinue its efforts in the search for a new Boston Public School Superintendent, Bill Walczak issued the following statement

"We can't sit on our hands. Now is the time to do our homework.  The School Committee needs to identify the desired leadership qualities and experience in candidates, interview and select a search committee and begin the community engagement process so that once the new mayor is elected; we can quickly begin interviews and make the final selection.”  

“I address the qualities needed for the next Superintendent in my education blueprint and am sending a copy to each Boston School Committee member and encouraging them to move forward."

Qualities Stated in Walczak’s Blueprint:

 Hire a superintendent of schools with proven leadership who is a creative producer of new ideas, willing to make tough decisions on timely basis, with a proven ability to select excellent leaders at school and district level.

The Complete Walczak Education Blueprint: 

http://www.billforboston.com/blueprint-for-transforming-bostons-educational-systems/