We profile an unusual man with an unusual job: Phil Stover, who is at the helm as San Diego Unified tries out a new way of budgeting. As a longtime consultant, he's credited with sparing millions from its operational departments, but his new role as interim chief special projects officer has raised questions for critics who wonder whether he's qualified. He's also just a really interesting character, a consultant who's lived in a Mission Valley hotel room for the last three years as his role here as steadily expanded.
And in case you missed it this weekend, we chatted with Pam Hosmer, who oversees programs for runaways, hospitalized students and other kids with rare needs in San Diego Unified, aboutthe unique challenges for homeless students.