Brewer Signs Contract to Become Next LAUSD Schools Chief

from City News Service | knxt1070.com

30 Oct 2006 - Los Angeles (CNS) -- Retired U.S. Navy Adm. David Brewer today agreed to a four-year, $300,000 annual contract to become the next superintendent of the Los Angles Unified School District.

The accord is effective Nov. 13 and will include performance measures the district’s Board of Education will establish before the end of the year. The contract is subject to approval by the board, which is scheduled to vote on it tomorrow.

“I am looking forward to rolling up my sleeves and getting to work,” Brewer said. “The strong support of the Board of Education and the community will allow me to build partnerships and enlist all parents and stakeholders I the task of improving our schools.”

Board President Marlene Canter said she was pleased Brewer agreed to the contract.

“I am delighted that we have reached an agreement with Admiral Brewer,” Canter said. “With the admiral in place, we can begin building on the unprecedented academic progress of the last six years and spread the success throughout every corner of the district.”