Conservative-led school board fires superintendent after allegations of private ultimatum, teacher protest

“Let us lead, let me lead, let’s see what can happen, let’s take the handcuffs off and work together and let’s see what can happen,” Wise said to board members just before the vote. He urged the seven-person board to work together — and to work with him: “I believe in our people and I believe in all of you. We can do this. Give us a chance. Give me a chance, a real chance.”