The Nevada Education Power Play
Listen and Subscribe on your Favorite Platforms
In part two of the Superintendent Shuffle, Danielle Ford, now a member of the Nevada State Board of Education, details the chaotic aftermath following Jhone Ebert’s appointment as the new Clark County School District (CCSD) Superintendent.
In a shocking turn, Governor Lombardo unilaterally appointed Steve Canavaro as the interim state superintendent without any public discussion, board vote, or transparency.
Ford underscores the irregularities in the process and her frustration with the lack of public input and oversight. She filed an open meeting law complaint, only to have it dismissed because the governor is not classified as a public body under this law.
Ford elaborates on the problematic structure of the Nevada State Board of Education, where the state superintendent reports directly to the governor rather than the board members elected to represent the public. She insists that this setup leads to significant governance issues.
Ford calls for greater transparency and public involvement in the appointment process, expressing concern over potential future abuses of power.
The episode concludes with a call to action for more public awareness and involvement in education governance.
Ford’s objective is to spotlight the systemic flaws and push for necessary legislative changes to ensure public accountability and transparency in educational leadership appointments.
This is an independent podcast that rlies on contributor’s support. Please consider making a donatioon or sponsoring an episode at: UnravelingEducation.com/Sponsor.
The Superintendent Shuffle- Part 2: The Nevada Education Power Play