Column: There was no chance the state would take over the Allentown School District after the controversial departure of former Superintendent John Stanford.
Following Allentown School Board’s appointment of Carol Birks to acting superintendent, community leaders are skeptical about her ability to lead, but hopeful she will be successful in the role for the sake of district students.
The public may never learn the specific reasons the Allentown School District and its superintendent, John Stanford, reached what they called a mutual and amicable parting after he served less than a year in the role.