"I don't think it's unfair to be critical about the selection of a leader," said school board member Nick Melvoin. "I think the pettiness of some of the critiques … is disappointing. After a decision doesn't go the way you want it to, I hope you pick your head up and go back to the hard work of improving the district for kids, and that's what most people are doing."

Source: Los Angeles Times May 24, 2018 23:33 UTC