Seattle School Board approves interim superintendent Fred Podesta, adopts five-year progress-monitoring calendar

The Seattle School Board on the August 2025 regular meeting unanimously approved an employment agreement for Fred Podesta to serve as interim superintendent and adopted a five‑year progress‑monitoring calendar designed to align board oversight with the district’s data cycle.

The board voted to approve the interim superintendent employment agreement after a discussion about contract terms and flexibility; the motion passed unanimously on a roll-call vote. Board members also approved a progress monitoring calendar that schedules three reports per goal each year (baseline, midyear progress, deep dive) and passed the consent agenda without objection.

Why it matters: The interim superintendent agreement ensures leadership continuity as the district continues a search for a permanent superintendent. The progress monitoring calendar creates regular, scheduled opportunities — tied to assessment availability — for the board to review student outcomes and subgroup trends over the next five years.

Board action and contracting details - Interim superintendent: The board…