Dive Brief:
- Los Angeles schools chief John Deasy's contract was renewed through June 2016, ending days of speculation.
- Reactions were mixed: The local United Way president called herself "thrilled," while a teachers union official called it "a sad day."
- The contract extension comes after a closed-door performance review Tuesday and amid a challenging rollout of the district's $1-billion iPad project.
Dive Insight:
As recently as last week, Deasy had floated a proposal of a settlement that included his resignation early next year and a consulting contract for $440,000. As with any negotiation, showing the willingness to walk can be an effective bargaining tool — especially if it's genuine.
