Pros
This is both a con and a pro depending on your particular outlook: Site-based leadership Each school's director has a lot of ability and control to lead their specific model. I my opinion, this is a pro. I think it's good that the district does not dole out one-size-fits-all schools. Each site has it's own atmosphere, learning model, and goal but they also strive to meet state and federal standards. I also like that director's abilities are carefully assessed, ensuring the best school/director fit while taking student needs into account. Every director has a good chance to demonstrate their strengths, and every summer they are carefully assessed. Change for the sake of student and staff success is a good thing! I've worked in each school extensively and I love seeing different learning styles being met in different ways. That's my favorite thing about this district.
Cons
Site-based leadership. I think some people confuse a problem with their particular school as a problem with the district itself. This is a district of choice, and one director will not have the same style as the others. You might get a director you don't work well with, but the same is true anywhere. Here you have a bit more choice. I think the IT department is currently terrible, but I think that will change in the future. I'm confident that the current director of IT is so completely awful that it's only possible to improve the situation!