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Seattle school board designates Fred Podesta acting superintendent through Sept. 3, 2025

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The Seattle School Board unanimously voted to name Chief Operating Officer Fred Podesta as acting superintendent after Superintendent Dr. Jones announced a resignation effective Sept. 3, 2025 and will remain on medical leave through that date.

The Seattle School Board unanimously designated Fred Podesta to serve as acting superintendent of Seattle Public Schools through Sept. 3, 2025. The board voted to authorize Podesta to “carry out those powers and duties as prescribed by law and policy for the district’s superintendent.”

The action came after the board confirmed that Superintendent Dr. Jones resigned effective Sept. 3, 2025 and will remain on medical leave through…

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