New York City Superintendent of Education David Banks, the head of the nation's largest education system, offered to resign at the end of the year on Tuesday.
Banks' decision to resign came after federal agents seized his cellphone and other devices earlier this month. Associated Press Other New York City officials also reportedly Subject to seizure and search In recent weeks, multiple federal criminal investigations have been launched into Mayor Eric Adams (Democrat) and his administration.
“I want to thank Mayor Adams for the opportunity to serve as chancellor and I am incredibly proud of the progress we've made together – ensuring every child can read and write, expanding special education and gifted and talented development programs, and creating innovative pathways for our students to secure rewarding careers and long-term success,” Mayor Banks said in a statement.National Review.
Before becoming chancellor of the New York City public school system, Banks founded Eagle Academies, a group of public schools dedicated to educating boys of color, in 2004 and later ran a foundation that raised funds and supported the schools.
Mr Banks is the latest member of Mr Adams' government to step down or announce plans to step down, following Police Commissioner Edward Cavan, Solicitor General Lisa Zornberg and Health Secretary Ashwin Vasan.
Mr Banks' brother, Philip, is deputy mayor of the city, and his other brother, Terence, runs a local consulting firm. Police also seized the mobile phones of the three men, as well as that of Sheena Wright, the partner of First Deputy Mayor David Banks.
Federal agents declined to comment on the ongoing investigation related to the seizures.
