The district's Central Office is designed to strengthen administrative effectiveness and improve support to schools.
The superintendent oversees a diverse, urban school district that covers about 90 square miles and serves about 33,700 preschool through twelfth-grade students in 56 schools. The 2011-12 General Fund budget is $458.6 million.
The primary focus: to develop and implement strategies to build high-performing schools and achieve high-quality education for all students.