Embattled New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks will step away from his post in the next few weeks — months earlier than previously planned, The Post has learned.
Banks announced his retirement from the top post in the Department of Education on Sept. 25, just weeks after the feds raided the home he shares with Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright.
“Over the past several days it became clear to the mayor and the team that then New York City schools will be best led by Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos,” a source with knowledge of the decision said Wednesday.
“This was not the chancellor’s decision,” the source said, adding that the mayor made the call.
A City Hall spokesperson said Aviles-Ramos would take over on Oct. 16.
“Chancellor Aviles-Ramos is a lifelong educator and public school veteran whose talent, experience and compassion will lead the school system well through this next chapter,” the spokesperson said.
“We thank Chancellor Banks for his service to the city and nearly 1 million public school children.”
