Otherwise, the measure would become effective about April 1, 2000. Mayor Dennis Archer appoints a five-member reform board and chairperson. There are no residency or other restrictions on members. One option is to keep the current superintendent. Board members remain unpaid, aside from expense reimbursements.
Voters can petition for a vote to return to an elective board in five years.
Signatures of 10 percent of the electorate are needed to force a vote. New discipline board at each school could issue court appearance tickets for parents of misbehaving pupils. Make student uniforms mandatory. Parents will be asked to volunteer at least a half-day monthly at their child's school, with employers asked to allow time off. Superintendent would gain authority to pick vendors.