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Article: Fixing a broken school system
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- THE JOURNAL RECORD
- Article date:
- May 23, 2000
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Last week at a meeting, I heard Dr. Bill Weitzel, the newly
appointed CEO for the Oklahoma City Public School system, outline his
plans for the future for the troubled school district.
Weitzel is operating under a short-term contract, I believe 90
days, while the district officials either find someone else, get an
extension from the state board of education or convince him to sit
for the superintendent's certification test.
In any case, Weitzel will have a big influence on the direction
the district takes in the next year or so.
His approach is very refreshing and confrontational.
I just hope he is willing to go as far and as fast as he can.