My first take is that the district is trying to solve equity problems via DBRAC.  That process is contentious and slow, because people have different ideas of what equity means and what obligations it poses for the district.

It seems to me that by going to the feds Paul is saying that PPS- its superintendent, its board, and the communities whose children are served- cannot be trusted to solve equity problems.  And that somehow, giving oversight to unelected federal officials who have no formal responsibility for the district will somehow promote a better outcome.

I don't think that's likely, and I think Paul Anthony owes the district an explanation of his actions.