In late April, embattled local elementary school board president Jessica Bueno quit.
For weeks, Bueno had resisted public pressure to step down following a Phoenix New Times report that she’d bailed out a now-convicted sex offender when he was caught in an underage sex sting. Parents — including Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes — packed meetings of the Phoenix Elementary School District governing board to rail against her. When Bueno announced her resignation, they finally got what they wanted.
But, as they say, be careful what you wish for…