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DeKalb superintendent says she will not seek contract renewal; board accepts and plans search
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Garcia Sanchez told the DeKalb CUSD 428 Board she will not seek renewal of her contract, effective at its June 30, 2026 expiration; the board accepted the notification and said it will begin a search and ensure operational continuity.
Dr. Garcia Sanchez, superintendent of DeKalb Community Unit School District 428, announced at the start of the school year that she will not seek renewal of her contract, which expires June 30, 2026. "After thoughtful reflection, I have decided not to seek a renewal of my contract as superintendent of DeKalb, CUSD 428," she said, reading a prepared statement to the board and community.
The announcement came during the superintendent's report, after the district reported an…
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