CINCINNATI, Ohio-The author, a member of the Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) Board of Education, is expressing concern about the district’s future after a majority of the board pushed out the superintendent, Iranetta Wright, without a plan for transition. The author believes that Wright was a talented and hardworking leader who was responsible for the district’s recent progress, including improvements in student math scores, reading proficiency, and chronic absenteeism rates.
The author also notes that Wright’s leadership helped to resolve the district’s bus crisis and improve family satisfaction. The author argues that the board’s decision was a mistake and that the lack of transparency and responsible planning raises serious concerns about the district’s future. The author concludes by emphasizing the importance of working with labor partners and addressing the concerns they raised in their votes of no confidence.
