Supt. Romer Defends Choice of Administrator
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From Staff and Wire Reports
Los Angeles Unified School District Supt. Roy Romer defended his choice of a new administrator for the subdistrict that represents the northeast San Fernando Valley,
Romer announced his selection of Sue Shannon, assistant superintendent of instructional services, last week. But at a school board meeting on Tuesday, some speakers urged that Romer instead select a Latina candidate, Maria Reza, assistant superintendent of student health and human services.
The subdistrict is about 84% Latino. The board is expected to vote June 24 on Romer’s choice.
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