The recent announcement regarding the departure of Pinellas School District’s Transformation Zone Director, Nikita J. Reed is yet another example of the School Board and Superintendent Grego’s lack of respect for the African- American community and its leadership.
The African-American community (parents, pastors, COQEB, Urban League, etc.) were neither informed of Reed’s departure nor invited to participate in the process to select her replacement.
Please understand, I am not suggesting the community has the right to dictate to Grego or the school board who should replace Reed.
On the other hand, common decency dictates that Grego and the board should have shown more respect for the community, their constituents, parents and their own employees.
I do not know whether or not members of the African-American community have voiced their displeasure to Grego or board members.
