Paul Vallas to New Orleans?

According to Philly.com, former Chicago schools chief Paul Vallas is in line to become the school chief in New Orleans. This conflicts with information that RPB received on April 29, which indicated that Vallas was on deck to run for Congress in Illinois' 3rd District (see And This Guy Wants to Run for Congress?). Both my informer and Philly.com agree on one thing, however: Vallas is moving his family back to Chicago. The following story at Philly.com leaves his hiring by New Orleans up in the air. Vallas on deck in New Orleans His hiring as schools chief could come this week. By Susan Snyder Inquirer Staff Writer When Vallas' name first surfaced last month in connection with the possible opening of the New Orleans job, he declined to comment. He could not be reached yesterday. The contract in New Orleans could be shorter than Vallas' initial five-year pact in Philadelphia - possibly only two years - and the salary is likely to be significantly below the $250,000 he drew here. Vallas has said he intends to move his family back to Chicago no matter what job he takes next. Vallas' role in Philadelphia already appears to be diminishing. He is not expected to be in town for the School Reform Commission meeting next week, when major decisions could be made on contract renewals for the for-profit Edison Schools Inc. and other outside managers of 41 public schools. FULL STORY at PHILLY.COM....