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Elmwood Park board extends superintendent contract through 2030 amid public objections
Summary
The Elmwood Park CUSD 401 Board of Education voted to extend Superintendent Dr. Leah Gautti’s contract to June 30, 2030, after public commenters urged postponement and raised concerns about safety and grading changes.
The Elmwood Park CUSD 401 Board of Education voted July 1 to extend Superintendent Dr. Leah Gautti’s contract from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030.
Board members approved the contract in a roll-call vote after a motion from a board member and a second; the motion carried with all members voting in favor. The vote followed public comments urging the board to postpone action until newly elected board members are seated.
Public commenters raised safety and accountability concerns and asked the board to delay the contract vote. At the start of public comment, resident Robert Doyle said the district still lacks adequate…
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