Today's Chicago Tribune has reported a too common occurrence at CPS...turnover. After just 17 months on the job as CEO of the Chicago Public School system, Jean Claude Brizard has announced that he is stepping down immediately.
Just what precipitated this may never meet the light of day but Brizard offered this assessment; "At the same time, the mayor has to have the person he is comfortable with." He went on to say, "I have felt (Emanuel) is not comfortable with me. And (the mayor) deserves that right." Roughly translated, the chemistry wasn't good.
I am not even close to knowing any of the causes of the lack of chemistry. Probably not wise for me to even speculate on what went wrong.
More important is the fact that the stability within the CPS hierarchy is lacking. Not only is Brizard leaving his post but other cabinet-level departures have taken place earlier this year. There are ripple effects to losing those at the top when it comes to the individual schools.
When the CEO departs along with department heads and other cabinet officials, there are bound to be changes in school curriculum. These individuals also are likely to have their own ideas about in-service, types of people they want as principals as so much more.
In short, this change at the top is not likely to be helpful.
Dick
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