HISD’s interim superintendent responds to board vote against giving her permanent job

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HOUSTON — Grenita Lathan just began her third school year as Houston Independent School District’s interim superintendent.

It’s a tenure that’s included hurricane recovery, district turmoil and now a pandemic.

“I believe in times like these, more than ever, our district needs stability and proven leadership,” said one of more than 120 people who signed up for public comments during Thursday night’s…