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Mt. Diablo Unified extends superintendentDr. Adam Clarkcontract through 2029 amid union concerns
Summary
The Mount Diablo Unified School District Board of Education voted 4-0 with one abstention to approve a first amendment extending Superintendent Adam Clarkcontract to June 30, 2029. The decision drew public comment from parents and union leaders who said the board should not act while educator contract talks remain unresolved.
The Mount Diablo Unified School District Board of Education voted to extend Superintendent Adam Clarkemployment agreement to June 30, 2029, approving a first amendment to his contract in a public meeting on Sept. 24, 2025.
The board approved the amendment by voice and roll-call motion, with Trustee Mason making the motion and Trustee Lawrence seconding. The board announced the motion was adopted on a 4-yes, 0-no, 1-abstention vote; student trustee Barrera Orianna voiced support. Trustee McDougall recorded the abstention.
The amendment sets Clarkbase salary at $326,350 and adds a $24,290 annual district contribution to a tax-deferred compensation plan. The only change to the existing agreement, the boards general counsel said, was the contract term: July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029.
Why it matters: Supporters said the extension preserves leadership continuity as the district implements multi-year goals. Opponents and some members of the public urged the board to…
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