Martinez also served as a superintendent in Nevada and San Antonio, as well as a chief financial officer for Chicago Public Schools. The post Pedro Martinez, outgoing leader of Chicago Public Schools,

In a virtual meeting Thursday, the board voted 9-0 to name Martinez as commissioner of the department, with two abstentions.

Outgoing Chicago Public Schools chief Pedro Martinez was tapped to become the next commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, board members voted Tuesday.