Chicago ? A man named Michael Scott was recently appointed president of the Chicago Board of Education. While he is a Chicago Public Schools veteran, for a moment, we were confused and started wondering what would happen if the other Michael Scott, the hapless, cornball, comedy-loving boss at a Pennsylvania paper-supply outpost in NBC’s “The Office,” were put in charge:

Students earn extra credit for successfully leavening class discussions with: “That’s what she said.”

Scott to write long memo explaining his interpretation of “No Child Left Behind” and deliver it to the people most affected: bus drivers.

Teachers save valuable class time by using nicknames — “Zitty,” “Freckles,” “Hot Chick,” etc.

Dropout-rate initiative hinges on making class more entertaining. Scott urges teachers to open with a joke or, better, a scene from “Talladega Nights.”

Core high-school curriculum expands to include “ExSqueeze Me — The art of the catchphrase in everyday conversation.”

Schools renamed to reflect important local history: “Bill Murray Elementary,” “Brian Doyle-Murray Elementary,” “Joel Murray Elementary,” “Mr. Roboto Tech,” etc.

New management mantra: “What Would Scranton Schools Do?”