Arlene Ackerman
Mayor’s Appointees Quit Philadelphia School Reform Commission
The head of Philadelphia’s embattled School Reform Commission — attorney Robert Archie — has resigned, along with member Johnny Irizarry, and now it is up to Mayor Nutter to fill those seats.
Mayor Nutter Says It’s Time To Move On From Ackerman
Mayor Nutter says it’s time to look ahead, now that the Arlene Ackerman buyout drama is over.
Stigall Show Log 9.8.11
Chris reviews last night’s Republican Debate, has the new details of Superintendant Arlene Ackerman’s buyout, and insight on Phillies Outfielder John Mayberry Jr’s dating habits.
Back To School: Replacing Philadelphia Schools Superintendent
The rainy weather didn’t put a damper on attitudes about the first day back to school.
Ackerman’s Criticism Of School Officials May Cost Her
Now that she’s officially unemployed, former Philadelphia schools superintendent Arlene Ackerman is on the offensive. In interviews, she’s blaming her departure on politicians and some school district officials. The comments may be jeopardizing her generous buy-out.
Stigall Show Log 8.25.11
Chris speaks with a local activist lawyer who says Arlene Ackerman was fired for racism, to Deborah Norville about earthquakes and hurricanes. Plus Camden is paying students $100 to show up, and the ‘Hot Sauce Mom’ has been convicted of child abuse.
School Reform Commission OK’s $900K Buyout For Ex-Superintendent Ackerman
Without comment, the School Reform Commission has unanimously okayed the 900-thousand dolalr buyout for ex-superintendent Arlene Ackerman.
Pennsylvania Fiscal Watchdog Will Audit Ackerman Buyout
Pennsylvania Auditor General Jack Wagner says in addition to the issue of whether the buyouts are appropriate, there is the issue of public disclosure – or the lack thereof.
SRC Expected To Vote Today To Approve Ackerman Buyout
The School Reform Commission votes today on the half-million dollars in public money being put toward Superintendent Arlene Ackerman’s $905,000 buyout.
Nutter Sees No Conflict In Anonymous Donations Made To Buy Out Ackerman
The fact that anonymous, private donations paid for nearly half of Arlene Ackerman’s $900,000 buyout is raising questions.
Stigall Show Log 8.23.11
Chris reacts to Arlene Ackerman’s buyout money and speaks to Jeff Gammage; gets updated on Libya by Mike Lyons and PA State Rep Mike Truitt has some ideas about curbing spending on State funded pensions.
Arlene Ackerman Gets $905,000 Buyout As Philadelphia Schools Chief
The School Reform Commission issued a statement that Ackerman will be paid $905,000, the amount due on the remainder of her contract.
Mayor Nutter Agrees: It Was Time For Ackerman To Go
Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter is backing the decision to remove Arlene Ackerman as schools superintendent, and he is glad the taxpayers’ portion of the buyout was limited to half a million dollars.
With Ackerman’s Departure, Sighs Of Relief From Many Quarters
PFT president Jerry Jordan admits he won’t miss her.
Embattled Superintendent Ackerman Asks SRC To Support Her Or Move On
For the first time Thursday, Arlene Ackerman admitted her future as Philadelphia Schools Superintendent is in doubt, and she called on the School Reform Commission to make a decision quickly: either support her or ask her to leave.
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