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Rochester, N.Y., Names Schools Chief

By Ann Bradley — November 27, 2007 1 min read
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The school board in Rochester, N.Y., was expected this week to vote on a contract making Jean-Claude Brizard superintendent of the 34,000-student district. Mr. Brizard previously held a position with the New York City Department of Education.

A version of this article appeared in the November 28, 2007 edition of Education Week

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