Yesterday, Terry Stoops noted that North Carolina laws are clear that the Wake County superintendent works for the school board, not the other way around. For many Wake County parents, Burns’ actions and statements the last few days illustrate perfectly the frustration that many parents have experienced with the Wake County School system. The Wake School board, administration, and the bureaucrats at central office have shown a total disregard for students and parents, setting themselves up as the experts who know what was best for every student and student?s family in Wake County.
Past school boards have rubber stamped every policy coming from the superintendent and central office. It is this arrogant attitude that precipitated the election of the new school board members.
Now the diversity superintendent cannot handle diversity. In talking to some Wake parents, they are disappointed that Burns has exhibited an immature attitude and encouraged divisiveness within the community. His attitude of, it?s my ball and if you don?t play by my rules, I will take my ball and go home is in direct conflict with how a N.C. school system should operate and is unworthy of a superintendent.
As for those who think Burns is irreplaceable, they need to understand – no one is irreplaceable. Burns made his decision. He needs to be go immediately and go quietly. Hopefully, most of central will also choose to retire.
