Retired Bankruptcy Judge Steven Rhodes says that there is no alternative plan for addressing the debt crisis in Detroit Public Schools, and lawmakers need to act soon to provide the additional cash the district needs to reorganize and pay its debts — a necessity given the district is expected to run out of money this spring, the Detroit Free Press reported today. Judge Rhodes, whom Gov. Rick Snyder officially announced yesterday as the new transition leader for the district, said that pushing for the passage of legislation is a key priority. Also on his list: hiring a superintendent who will oversee academics. Rhodes said that it would be ideal — but he's not sure whether it's necessary — for that person to have an education background. He said he hopes to make the decision by as early as next week.
