Advisory Board Seeks New Superintendent for Mount Edgecumbe High

0:00On this March 20th in Anchorage, here's what is making headlines. Members of the local advisory board at Mount Edgecombe High School are pushing the state to reopen the search for a new superintendent at the state-run boarding school. In a letter dated March 6th, they asked the Alaska State Board of Education and the Education Commissioner to act right away. Last year, after teachers lost confidence in the previous leader, who then resigned, the Department of Education and early development hired David. Langford to start in July. The board says they were skipped in the hiring process, against policy, and wants a full, fair search. They also worry Langford splits his time as superintendent for both the school and the smaller Chatham School District serving about 100, 75 students. Since his hire, the school has cut budgets and staff, switched dorm contractors, and lost many students, drawing lawmakers for an unannounced visit to. Check on maintenance and services. State Education Chair Sally Stockhausen replied on March 13th, saying a new committee will review concerns like governance and leadership.

1:06At a recent board meeting, Commissioner Dina Bishop defended the quick hire as needed to reopen the school, admitted some brush steps, but urged, trust in Langford's progress for the students. This DNA story comes to you, thanks to our sponsor. When you want calm, do not reach for your phone. Lay back and listen, S-O-L-I-SoliPillo.com.