This seems to be getting interesting…
Sometimes a new board will come in with absolutely no idea as to what is involved in running a school. They think they will just throw everyone out and start over. Easier said than done.
With regard to a particular person on the board, and the question of his integrity for this matter, I don’t know the people involved. Sometimes one person thinks they can save the world; and in reality they do the most damage.
However, I do find in general, IMHO, a lot of the so called “Askanim”, that are involved in wonderful organizations are the same people who strong arm others when it comes to business or their personal lives. These people are generally shrewd business people, and that got them to where they are.
If it is true that he was pushed out the door in middle of the school year, you would hope there was a good cheshbon behind the process. I have worked with schools and the transition is difficult under the best conditions. Now you have one of the largest schools around, in one of the most hostile school environments ( yes, our very own BP), in one of the most difficult financial environments in many years, looking to just move on without someone who knows the very details behind every contract, program, voucher etc…
Good Luck!