LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy set to resign

Los Angeles schools Supt. John Deasy speaks during a press conference at South Region High School #2 in Los Angeles, California February 6, 2012. Deasy earlier informed parents at a community meeting that the district is replacing the entire staff of Miramonte Elementary School in the wake of the arrests last week of two teachers on lewd conduct charges. Miramonte teacher Mark Berndt, who worked at the school for 30 years, was arrested last week for allegedly gagging, blindfolding and then photographing his students and for putting cockroaches on their faces. A second teacher, Martin Bernard Springer, was arrested on Friday, also on suspicion of committing sexual crimes against students. AFP PHOTO / Krista Kennell (Photo credit should read Krista Kennell/AFP/Getty Images)

The move comes after months of controversy, including Deasy's handling of LA Unified's iPad program. Emails published by KPCC show Deasy communicated about project specifications before the project went out for public bid.

Los Angeles Unified school district superintendent John Deasy is expected to announce his resignation Thursday, ending his nearly four-year tenure as head of the nation’s second-largest school district.

UPDATE: Deasy has since resigned as LAUSD superintendent

A source close to the discussions who was not authorized to speak for the school board confirmed Deasy's plans.

The move comes after months of controversy, including Deasy's handling of LA Unified's iPad program. Emails published by KPCC show Deasy communicated about project specifications before the project went out for public bid.

KPCC education reporter Annie Gilbertson, who has been uncovering this story, shares more.