By Antonio D. French
Filed Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 3:38 PM
From PresidentReed.com: Labels: Aldermanic_President, Appointments, Schools
ST. LOUIS — President of the Board of Aldermen Lewis Reed today announced Richard K. Gaines as his selection to the three-member team charged with leading the Transitional School District of the City of St. Louis.
Gaines is a well-known local businessman and former president of the St. Louis Board of Education.
“I am pleased to be able to appoint someone to this board with as much knowledge and experience as Richard,” said President Reed.
“His years of experience with public education in this city will serve this body well. His understanding of the budgetary process will also help the Transitional Board move the district back onto solid financial ground.
“Richard graduated from Vashon High School, his children graduated from St. Louis Public Schools, and the citizens of this city elected him to serve on the school board. I am confident that Richard will represent the people and parents of our city and will do what is best for the children of St. Louis.”
Gaines is a lifelong resident of St. Louis and a graduate of Vashon High School (1965). He is married to Anne-Marie Clarke and has two daughters, both graduates of St. Louis Public Schools.
He was first elected to the School Board in 1983 and served as President from 1987-88.
Richard Gaines is President and CEO of Richard K. Gaines, Inc. and Vice-President of Daniel and Henry Company.
Click here to download the press release and more info on Richard K. Gaines
*Lewis Reed is a client of A.D. French & Associates
5 Comments:
Does anyone know the history, before and after he left the board, of student performance during the time Gaines was on the school board?
It was a long time ago, I know, and I don't know where/if the records are kept.
6/14/2007 4:19 PM
I would bet that Vashon's basketball records are easily accessible.
I wonder if they will reinstate -------nah. They would not.
6/14/2007 4:28 PM
I am not sure what I think about these moves. The Black Leadership roundtable does not seen THAT smart from the get go, even with the annual reports.
I suspect these moves are political. Keep Black folks happy, while at the same time pursue a personal agenda. Has anyone checked if either one of these peoople gave money to Jeff Smith (check MO Ethics Commission) or any voucher backed people?
Which, if both, support charter schools? There is some agenda here in picking one off brand label and then Gaines.
County Watcher
6/14/2007 6:34 PM
The Slay years began with a request from the Black Leadership Roundtable...thanks for nothing.
6/14/2007 6:42 PM
He should be great for those that want that want to keep SLPS and Bourisaw. He is a best friend of Bill Purdy and he loves Bourisaw.
6/14/2007 7:32 PM
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