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Santa Fe Public Schools names Dr. Christine Griffin superintendent; one-year contract begins June 9
Summary
The Santa Fe Public Schools Board of Education voted May 1 to hire Dr. Christine Griffin as acting superintendent June 9 and as superintendent July 1 under a prorated $205,000, one-year contract that includes a dedicated vehicle and 25 days annual leave.
The Santa Fe Public Schools Board of Education voted May 1 to name Dr. Christine Griffin as its next superintendent and approved a contract that will place her as acting superintendent beginning June 9, 2025, and as superintendent beginning July 1, 2025. The board approved a prorated annual salary of $205,000 for the contract term, set from June 9, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and included a dedicated vehicle, benefits and leave consistent with other 12-month administrators and 25 days of annual leave.
The vote followed an executive session in which the board discussed a limited personnel matter under NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H)(2). No action was taken during the executive session, and the formal appointment and contract terms were approved in open session. Board member Jose moved the appointment; the motion was seconded and the chair announced, “All those in favor? I. Those opposed?…
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