LIBERTY, Mo. - Liberty is a district with a history of trouble at the top. A closer look at the process of hiring their newest leader raised serious questions. <\/p>\n
When Liberty Superintendent Mike Brewer steps down next summer, his replacement will only be a few steps down the hall. <\/p>\n
\"We surprised a lot of people,\" Brewer agreed. <\/p>\n
Dr. John Jungmann, a relatively new face at the district, will step into the role of superintendent. District officials recruited him to be deputy superintendent only four months ago. <\/p>\n
When Brewer recommended Jungmann replace him, the school board agreed and never performed an official search for other candidates. They did when Brewer was hired. Most districts, like Raymore-Peculiar, do. Ray-Pec's superintendent search can be found posted online . <\/p>\n
\"This went a little faster than any of us thought it would,\" said D. Scott Connor, president of Liberty's Board of Education. <\/p>\n
Officials tout Jungmann will allow a much smoother transition than when Brewer took the job in 2008. <\/p>\n
That's when former Superintendent Scott Taveau faced accusations of double-dipping; taking retirement funds while working full-time. His replacement, Phil Wright, said he was forced to resign for refusing to forge documents. But an audit revealed district credit card abuse, like buying alcohol and spa treatments. <\/p>\n
Brewer was supposed to stabilize the ship. Board members say he did. <\/p>\n
\"Mike has been the right guy at the right time,\" Connor said. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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