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For second time in as many years, school officials opt to pay tens of thousands to executive search firm to find new CEO for district. Finding a new CEO: $100,000. Having someone else to blame: priceless. Minus 3

Councilwoman Tasco calls for hearings on buying auto insurance "by the mile" as way to cut rates. Also intrigued by notion of "renting beer," as opposed to buying it, that she’s heard so much about. Plus 1

After weeks of not speaking, Phillies coach Larry Bowa and disgruntled third baseman Scott Rolen have private meeting. Several players suffer cuts on their heads when glasses held to door of Bowa’s office explode from the force of his voice. Plus 1

Kids completing sentences in juvenile facilities are sent right back to public schools, Daily News reports. Turns out many teachers thrilled to have students who can complete any kind of sentence. Minus 6

State legislature’s takeover of Parking Authority won’t result in tens of millions for Philly schools, as previously promised. House Majority Leader John Perzel, who led move, shrugs, blames his Philly public school education. Minus 4

Daily News invites readers to send in questions about Phillies’ and Eagles’ new stadiums. We have one: Why do the current plans have a big hole at third base? Plus 1

Streets Department launches ad campaign to promote recycling. "Like littering, but into a bucket!" Plus 2

Eagles fan who assaulted Rams fan at game last September gets five years’ probation. Flyers offer to trade Kent Manderville to Corrections Department for him. Plus 3

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Total pluses: 8

Total minuses: 13

Score for the week: -5

Last week’s score: 2