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Tensions Build Over School Superintendent Replacement Process

The San Diego school board meets with community members Saturday to talk about what kind of person they want to replace Superintendent Carl Cohn. But so far, teacher union leaders aren't happy about t

Tensions Build Over School Superintendent Replacement Process

The San Diego school board meets with community members Saturday to talk about what kind of person they want to replace Superintendent Carl Cohn. But so far, teacher union leaders aren't happy about the process. KPBS reporter Ana Tintocalis has more.

The public only has one chance to confront the school trustees on the matter. The open meeting takes place on the same day the teachers union holds a longstanding and essential training forum for all of its leaders and members.

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President Camille Zombro says she's suspicious.

Zombro : The secretive nature of the process kind of gives us pause as to how credible this process is going to be, how effective the school board is in choosing a new superintendent.

District officials say they've made a big effort to include everyone. They say union leaders are invited to meet with the consultant leading the search today for an hour. But Zombro says that's not good enough because it’s the trustees who will ultimately pick the next leader.

Ana Tintocalis, KPBS News.