Pittsburgh school board OKs new supe despite resume concerns

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A superintendent who faced questions about information on his resume and possible plagiarism can begin his new job this week after the Pittsburgh Public Schools board rejected one member's request to rescind the hiring.

Hamlet wasn't present for Wednesday night's vote, but issued a statement saying, "I regret the concern this situation has caused and I apologize to the parents and communities for this unintended distraction."

"[...] of all the drama, regardless of whether or not people sit on the same side of this argument, what's really important is if he can do the job," said Valerie Allman, a parent with the Education Rights Network, who supports Hamlet.