SCHOOLS SUPE OSBORNE GETS MICHIGAN JOB

The Ann Arbor, Mich., School District has unanimously voted to offer its superintendent job to our own SuprinTendent, Brian Osborne.

AnnArbor.com reports late Friday:

The Ann Arbor Board of Education has voted unanimously to offer the position of superintendent to Brian Osborne of New Jersey.

Osborne currently is the superintendent of South Orange and Maplewood School District. He he's been at the district for about 6 years.

Osborne was selected over Jeanice Kerr Swift, the assistant superintendent of instruction, curriculum and student services for Colorado Springs School District No. 11.
Both candidates were narrowed down from a group of six semifinalists and 61 initial applicants to make it to the final round of interviews. The candidates toured the district, interviewed with the board and had several opportunities to meet with and answer questions from district staff and community members Tuesday and Wednesday.

No word from Osborne as to whether he will take it, but given that his salary will be cut due to the New Jersey statewide cap imposed by Gov. Chris Christie, the loss of Osborne, who has been a great leader for the district, is almost assured.