The word on the street is that Herb Torres will be the interim Superintendent due to his connection with Lonnie Briseno through the local catholic diocese.
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What's the current status on the Sonia-gate? The next step is arbitration. The last hearing was before the Board of Education, so it was foregone conclusion that they would uphold their own decision to terminate her. An independent arbitrator will now try to settle the issue.
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What does it take to survive, as a teacher in LCPS? First of all, when interviewing for a teaching job here, don't reveal all of your talents. Confess competency in teaching, but don't overwhelm your potential principal with your confidence. Appear to be a dutiful person who will do as the principal says, and be devoted to the administrator who may be kind enough to provide you some security in your job. So you get the job... now what do you do? Never let on that you have a brain that works without inspiration provided by your principal. Be pleasant to your fellow teachers, but don't rock the boat. If you're worrying about the kids who are functioning many grade levels below their age and placement, don't communicate those feelings to anyone else. Don't try to get by with using advanced teaching techniques, to bring your students up to grade level... and don't try to discuss such things with other teachers, or administrative staff. You'll be labeled a trouble-maker, and the enemy of everyone. If you happen to notice another teacher whose students are learning, and seem to be happy about it, concoct some criticism of that person and communicate it to your principal. The principal will be proud of you for giving the information to him/her, and will likely reward you by elevating your feeling of security in your position. Be sure that, at grading time, you give good grades to all of your students. Do not expect to have discipline in your classrooom. Make the experience livable, for students and teacher... by entertaining the students with movies, treats, and unrestricted social communication. If you have any ambition to become an administrator, don't reveal that to anyone. Get your administrative credentials at a remote university, preferably in some foreign country, and keep that information out of your resume. If you have had experience as an administrator, don't apply for a teaching job in LCPS. Above all, your principal hates the prospect of competition.