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Superintendent Christine Griffin resigns effective May 31; board authorizes president to negotiate interim superintendent and solicits hiring‑firm proposals
Summary
Superintendent Christine Griffin submitted her resignation after eight years; the board accepted her resignation effective May 31, authorized the board president to negotiate an interim superintendent and directed staff to solicit proposals from two search firms and an individual to assist with the hiring process.
Superintendent Christine Griffin told the board she has decided to resign after eight years with Humboldt Unified School District. The board accepted her resignation and released her from contract effective May 31, 2025.
Following an executive session discussion on personnel, trustees authorized Board President Wolcott, in consultation with legal counsel, to enter negotiations for hiring an interim superintendent. The board also instructed Board Secretary Tomerlin to solicit proposals from two organizations (Arizona School Administrators and Careers Launch talent group) and from an individual, Danny Brown, to assist in the hiring process.
The board approved those motions in open session. No interim candidate name was announced at the meeting; staff said negotiations and consultant responses would follow and the board will report further when negotiations conclude.
Ending: The board set a special meeting for May 29 and scheduled regular meetings in June and July; trustees said they will provide updates as the interim search proceeds.
