Ex-public schools chief, dean picked for Chicago State posts
CHICAGO (AP) — Board members tapped former Chicago Public Schools chief Paul Vallas Friday for an interim administrator post at Chicago State University, an appointment recommended by Gov. Bruce Rauner.
Among the immediate actions it advocates are the development of a long-term financial plan, implementing a student recruitment and retention policy, and flexibility in the use of funds received from the state.
Illinois Secretary of Education Beth Purvis said in a statement that Rauner applauds the actions of the Chicago State board in appointing an interim leadership team she said will focus on getting the school back on track.