Sierra Vista Unified board halts outside superintendent search, opens talks with interim Terry Romo

The Sierra Vista Unified School District Governing Board voted unanimously to stop an external search for a superintendent and to begin contract negotiations with the district’s interim superintendent, Terry Romo.

At the start of the item, a board member introduced the possible award of RFP 26-01-27 to a superintendent-search firm and noted any award would be valid through June 30, 2026. “I move that we do not pursue the RFP process,” said Speaker 2, who moved the motion. The board voted and the motion passed, “Passes 5 0.”

The board then considered whether to appoint the current interim superintendent to the permanent position. “I move that we initiate contract negotiations with Miss Terry Romo for the position of superintendent,” Speaker 2 said. Board members discussed next steps, including meeting with legal counsel to finalize contract language and details. Speaker 1 told colleagues that members each have a copy of the proposed contract and that it is confidential during negotiations; “eventually, once it's agreed on and signed, that is available to the public,” Speaker 1 said.

The motions to halt the RFP and to begin negotiations both passed by roll-call indication in the transcript as 5-0. The board asked members to review the proposed contract and said questions would be addressed in future sessions that could include discussion with legal counsel. Staff scheduling and future agenda coordination were assigned to be handled with staff member Brianne, and the board scheduled its next meeting for Wednesday at 5:30.

No details about contract terms, compensation, or timelines for final approval were recorded in the transcript. The board adjourned following the votes.