Denver school reforms approved amid turmoil - The Denver Post:
"School reform plans in Denver got the go-ahead Monday night in a board meeting filled with surprises, tears and drama as it raised questions about board cohesiveness going forward.
The night was pivotal as the school board approved turnaround plans for six schools, put in a host of other reforms and saw the changing of the guard for three board seats.
Newly elected board member Andrea Merida caused immediate controversy when she refused to wait until after the reform vote to be sworn in with two others.
Instead, Merida went to a district court judge hours before the board meeting, armed with certified results from the Nov. 3 election, and took her oath."
"School reform plans in Denver got the go-ahead Monday night in a board meeting filled with surprises, tears and drama as it raised questions about board cohesiveness going forward.
The night was pivotal as the school board approved turnaround plans for six schools, put in a host of other reforms and saw the changing of the guard for three board seats.
Newly elected board member Andrea Merida caused immediate controversy when she refused to wait until after the reform vote to be sworn in with two others.
Instead, Merida went to a district court judge hours before the board meeting, armed with certified results from the Nov. 3 election, and took her oath."