CPS CEO Pedro Martinez in the Running for Superintendent Job in Clark County, Nevada
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez is one of six candidates vying to become the next superintendent of Nevada’s Clark County Public Schools.
The school board voted to fire Martinez without cause in December after growing hostility with Mayor Brandon Johnson. His contract allows him to stay on as CEO until June, and he is currently suing the Chicago Board of Education.
A Complex Background
Martinez’s application for the job highlights his personal connection to Nevada, stating, “It’s where my children were born and spent their earliest years. To return to such a personally and professionally formative place is a unique opportunity I am excited to explore.”
In his online application, Martinez emphasized that Clark County’s commitment to fostering student success in a diverse educational environment resonates with his values and personal background as a first-generation student growing up in poverty.
References and Experience
Martinez’s application includes former Chicago Board of Education president Miguel Del Valle and former CPS CEO and former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan as references.
A Complex History
Martinez has a complex history, having previously been the superintendent of the San Antonio Independent School District and the “superintendent in residence” for the Nevada Department of Education, where he was an education policy advisor for both the governor’s office and the state superintendent of instruction.
He was also briefly deputy superintendent of Clark County schools, according to his online application. However, he faced controversy in his previous role as superintendent of Washoe County School District in Reno, where he was fired for allegedly misrepresenting himself as an accountant, according to the Reno Gazette Journal.
What’s Next?
The Clark County Board of School Trustees will meet on February 18 to discuss the six candidates vying for the superintendent position. The first round of interviews will take place from February 24-25, and the school board can choose to interview all six candidates or forgo some of them.
The second round of interviews will happen from March 10-11, which will include community forums. The Clark County school board is expected to hire a new superintendent at its March 13 meeting, although the timeline could change.
FAQs
* Who is Pedro Martinez?
+ Pedro Martinez is the current CEO of Chicago Public Schools.
* Why was Martinez fired from his previous role?
+ Martinez was fired from his previous role as superintendent of Washoe County School District in Reno for allegedly misrepresenting himself as an accountant.
* What is his current role?
+ Martinez is currently the CEO of Chicago Public Schools.
* What is his application for the Clark County superintendent position?
+ Martinez’s application highlights his personal connection to Nevada, emphasizing the state’s commitment to fostering student success in a diverse educational environment.
Conclusion
The selection of a new superintendent for Clark County Public Schools is an important decision that requires careful consideration of the various candidates’ qualifications and experience. As the search continues, it will be interesting to see how the Clark County Board of School Trustees weighs the pros and cons of each candidate, including Pedro Martinez.
