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Board extends head football coach Brian Durant two years at $12,000 annually
Summary
The Woodland Hills School District Board approved a two-year extension for head football coach Brian Durant at $12,000 per year; the vote was unanimous and several board members praised the program.
The Woodland Hills School District Board of Education approved a two-year extension for head football coach Brian Durant at a salary of $12,000 per year during its Oct. 15, 2025 meeting.
The motion to approve the two-year extension passed by recorded online vote 9–0.
During discussion, several board members praised Durant’s leadership and the football program’s impact on students’ conduct and school reputation. In response to the extension, Durant said, “Thank you. Thank you all for the support. I really appreciate the extension.”
Why it matters: Personnel actions for paid coaching positions formalize employment terms and budgets for extracurricular programs. Board members raised a procedural question about the availability of the underlying contract document; staff indicated the extension functions as a two-year term and that a formal contract could be produced in the future.
What the board decided: Approve a two-year term extension for the head football coach with pay set at $12,000 per year; vote recorded as 9–0.
Follow-up: Board members asked staff to ensure documentation for coaching assignments is available going forward; one member suggested a more explicit contract next year.
