EDUCATION · MA · 1972-1975
William J. Leary
Schools Supt · Boston · Massachusetts
On the record
Resigned during desegregation/busing crisis
SEVERITY · RESIGNED
Background
Between 1972 and 1975, William J. Leary held the Schools Supt · Boston of Boston seat in Massachusetts, a 3-year tenure. Took office after William H. Ohrenberger; succeeded by Marion J. Fahey. Departure context: Resigned during desegregation/busing crisis. Same-year political environment (1972): Governor Francis W. Sargent.
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Others who held this office in Massachusetts
- Thomas W. Payzant (1995-2006)
- Lois Harrison-Jones (1991-1995)
- Laval S. Wilson (1985-1990)
- Robert R. Spillane (1981-1985)
- Paul R. Kennedy (1980-1982)
- Robert C. Wood (1978-1980)
- Marion J. Fahey (1975-1978)
- William H. Ohrenberger (1963-1972)
- Frederick J. Gillis (1960-1963)
- Frederick J. Gillis (1953-1960)