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Board extends executive director’s contract through 2028, approves 12‑month early‑termination buyout
Summary
The board approved a three‑year employment agreement for Executive Director David Hussey beginning July 1, 2025, with pay and benefits consistent with a compensation comparability study and a 12‑month buyout clause; votes were unanimous.
El Camino Real Charter High District board members voted unanimously on Jan. 23 to extend the employment agreement for Executive Director David Hussey through June 30, 2028, and separately approved a 12‑month early‑termination buyout provision.
Board members discussed a compensation comparability study and then approved the extension. In the meeting record the reported total compensation figure cited by the board was $284,896.14 (the board’s oral presentation described base salary, a master stipend and a bilingual stipend and said the contract includes participation in STRS and standard benefits). The board stated there was no salary increase proposed at the Jan. 23 vote and that the contract would begin July 1, 2025.
Key contract terms discussed: the contract was described as providing the same salary level as the current schedule, participation in STRS and health benefits, a 12‑month buyout provision for early termination and vacation/sick‑leave accruals. The board and administration said the extension was brought forward for transparency and for continuity of leadership.
Vote: The board first approved a compensation comparability study and then approved the employment agreement; subsequent roll‑call votes also approved the separate 12‑month early‑termination buyout provision. The meeting record shows unanimous votes for the comparability study, the employment agreement and the buyout provision.
Why it matters: The contract sets the executive director’s employment terms for the next three fiscal years and formalizes benefits and termination terms. The board framed the vote as an endorsement of the executive’s ongoing leadership and as aligning pay with comparable organizations.
Details and context: The board reviewed a list of comparable schools and compensation levels during the meeting. Board members emphasized there is no additional bonus or extra compensation in the extension as presented at the Jan. 23 meeting. The board also thanked the executive and staff for their work during recent emergency sheltering operations described earlier in the meeting.
Next steps: Administration will finalize the contract document and execute it; the board will continue standard oversight and will present any future changes to compensation for board consideration.
