Who Stays, Who Goes in SPS?

 Going

Dr. Rocky Torres, the assistant superintendent of student services for Seattle Public Schools in Seattle, will take over as the new School District of Lancaster Superintendent in July. 

Staying

The Edmonds School District Board of Directors selected Dr. Rebecca Miner as the district’s permanent superintendent, pending successful contract negotiations, during a special meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Miner was one of two finalists for the superintendent’s job, along with Dr. Concie Pedroza who is the associate superintendent for Seattle Public Schools. 

This is at least the third try by Pedroza for a superintendent job in the region.

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2/22/23, 12:39 PM
Anonymous said…
Nobody wants Pedroza because she gives "woke" a bad name -- hostile to advanced learners, hostile to neurodivergent kids, arrogant, thinks she knows best. Her chance at getting hired as a Superintendent will, like Keisha Scarlett, require her to go out of the state.

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2/22/23, 2:50 PM
Bubba said…
Looks like Rocky Torres withdrew his candidacy due to “unsuccessful contract negations”. Board was to vote tomorrow. 4 of 9 board members publicly stated they would not vote for him following community outcry (not sure if this was what led to his withdrawal, but seems possible.

https://www.wgal.com/article/school-district-of-lancaster-board-pick-for-superintendent-withdraws-candidacy/43219632
3/6/23, 5:26 PM
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