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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The Alexandria Times pointed out that Hutchings’ separation was pursuant to the mutual agreement provision of his contract but did not succeed to find out why in its reporting: https://alextimes.com/2022/06/acps-superintendent-resigns-2/[/quote]

FOIA.[/quote]

This is as much as you are going to get. FOIA doesn't apply to closed meeting personnel discussions, and both the Board and Hutchings are bound by non-disparagment, as explicitly spelled out in the separation agreement.
The Board and Hutchings may despise each other, he may be departing on very friendly terms, or (most likely) something in between. 
If you hated Hutchings, quit speculating and be glad he's gone.
If you liked Hutchings, be bummed, and be grateful for the 4 years you got.
Either way, be very, very realistic about the Superintendent search going forward. Like teachers, education leaders have left the field in droves. This region has a reputation for being a tough place to be a Superintendent (see the recent struggles in Fairfax and MoCo to get new leaders). The magical unicorn that makes everyone happy is not out there.[/quote]

Well said.  Unfortunately the people you're addressing probably don't have the time or ability to comprehend what you're saying, especially about the search.  They're too busy acting like their little middle school selves with the instigating and bullying.

We are among the people who appreciate what Hutchings did for ACPS.  He leveled a ship that was constantly tilting on one side or the other, he was able to get rid of or at least marginalize some of the worst people at Central Office (although some are still there hiding under rocks), he kept quality learning going during a pandemic (we live in the West End and our kids had great experiences), likewise we parents weren't left in the dark until the last minute not knowing what was going to happen (see Arlington and Fairfax County et al), and he minimized the teacher drain.  We are sad to see him go and are holding our breath that the incoming will be at least minimally competent.  [/quote]

I agree with you that we likely will not learn more about the circumstances of Hutchings departure but did not appreciate your swipe at those of us whose children were harmed by Hutchings’ incompetence.[/quote]

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