This would never happen in MCPS - oops!

Baltimore Sun: Inside Ed article on Baltimore City Board of Education meeting comments by Mr. Gittings, head of the city schools' administrators union.

Gittings alleges improper spending

Jimmy Gittings, known for his colorful comments at school board meetings, was back at it last night as he called for an investigation into spending practices at North Avenue. No expense over $25,000 is supposed to go through without board approval. The PSASA president said he has a "strong feeling" -- but no proof -- that protocol is not being followed. He said that if he had gone against board procedure during the years he worked in the system's Title 1 office, "I'd have been taken out of here in handcuffs." Dr. Alonso said he's not sure what Gittings is referring to, but he's asked a staff member to look into the concern.

Hey, Mr. Gittings, here in Montgomery County we have proof of procurements that did not get Board approval. But no elected officials, government officials, or the Maryland Attorney General care! So good luck getting an investigation of this issue in Baltimore City Public Schools.