The resolution states that 'under Tuttle's leadership significant divide has developed among student, faculty and the staff of the school' and that the board has determined the Edison school needs new leadership moving forward.
Nathan Tuttle was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation.The board also decided not to move forward with the expansion of the Edison School model at James Whitcomb Riley School 43 next year.
Attendees of the meeting including, students, parents and faculty erupted in applause after it was officially announced that Tuttle's position as CEO was terminated effective immediately.The board created a new position entitled"interim building administrator" to oversee all employees and operations at the school, to which they appointed Amy Berns until the end of the school year.
In addition, the board said next steps will include a comprehensive review of the organizational chart of the school and school job descriptions, as well as an"Edison Empowers Parents" committee that will regularly report to the board and provide feedback and direct communication with parents. The Indianapolis Public Schools administration and Board of School Commissioners supports the administrative changes made today by the Board of Directors of Edison School of the Arts.
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