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REPRINTED FROM THENEXTMAYOR.COMApril 12, 2007 press release, (submitted via e-mail) |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 12, 2007
Contact: Kate Philips
215-988-0582
kate@bradyformayor07.com
PHILADELPHIA – Congressman Bob Brady issued this statement regarding the resignation of Philadelphia School District chief executive officer Paul Vallas:
“Over the years Paul Vallas significantly impacted the Philadelphia School District and its students.
“We still have a long way to go towards decreasing class sizes, increasing student achievement levels and improving safety in our schools. That is why we need to conduct a nation-wide search for a new School District chief executive officer to manage the needs of our 174,000 students. The new CEO should share the same passion for educating our students as Dr. Vallas, along with a clear vision for addressing the district’s finances and pressing safety concerns in our schools.
“Paul Vallas always served with the best interests of our children at heart, and he can be proud of his exemplary record here in Philadelphia. I wish him the best of luck, and I hope he will continue to bring his success and energy to his next destination.”