In a closed session Friday, the St. Louis Public School Board removed Superintendent Millicent Borishade after less than a year in the role.
The move comes after the school's teachers union passed a vote of no confidence in Borishade. Union President Byron Clemons is happy with the board's decision.
"We think its time to turn the page and look forward to the future of public education in the City of St. Louis," adding "this is an opportunity to do something new."
Clemons shares what the final straw with Borishade from the Union's perspective.
"The response to the tornado didn't really help anything [or] help to stabilize things with an already traumatized north St. Louis."
Borishade replaced controversial Superintendent Keisha Scarlett, who's severe financial mismanagement of the district ultimately lead to her downfall. Borishade was named interim Superintendent in the wake of Scarlett being put on leave in July of 2024, before eventually taking the role permanently in February.
Clemons would like to see the district look internal for their next Superintendent.
"It's time for us to reflect about our homegrown talent and see what we can do." Clemons would also like to see the next superintendent focus on solutions to the schools problems that don't involve school closures.
A SLPS spokesperson confirmed the ouster in a conversation with KMOX, but would not say who the interim Superintendent is. They added they will have more to share in a Monday press conference.