Brooklyn families and educators are rallying for the reinstatement of Superintendent Brendan Mims, ousted by Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos in a controversial move seen as favoritism. Critics, including parents and community leaders, express confusion and disappointment over Mims' removal, insisting he had strong local support for his proactive involvement in education. Sources suggest that many believe the appointment of his replacement, Fabayo McIntosh—a close associate of a powerful local education figure—further underscores concerns about cronyism. A petition for Mims' reinstatement has garnered significant traction, reflecting community dissatisfaction with the decision and the lack of explanations from the Department of Education.
The man had unequivocal support... not only is he adamant about the children's education, but also about equipping the parents with what they need.
We were all blindsided... it's unfair and it doesn't make sense.
Sources say McLean has clear personal interests in the outcome, and helped orchestrate the move.
Mims was appointed by Banks in 2022 in a bureaucratic shakeup he claimed would make the superintendent offices more accountable.
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