As part of the separation agreement, Deasy will remain on paid “special assignment” with the district through the end of 2014. Under that arrangement he will receive more than 60 days’ pay based on his salary of $350,000 per year. His contract, which was set to run through June 2016, requires a severance payment of only 30 days’ pay.
Deasy had expressed reservations in recent weeks about his ability to remain effective in the job. But as of this week he had not said publicly that he planned to quit, and it was not clear that a majority on the school board would be willing to move against him.
Critics have also faulted Deasy for what they call an autocratic, punitive leadership style that they say has demoralized teachers and other employees.
Cortines, 82, said he planned to listen to a wide range of stakeholders about how to address issues confronting the district, while also restoring lines of communication.
“One of the problems has been that there’s been a lack of transparency or communication between the board and the superintendent,” Cortines said.
Asked how long he expected to stay on, Corintes said the subject had not been discussed.
“I don’t think there is a timeline,” he said.
This is Cortines’ third stint as leader of the school district. He retired as superintendent from L.A. Unified in April 2011.
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