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Duarte Unified approves superintendent contract for Dr. Jessica Medrano, effective Nov. 17, 2025
Summary
The Duarte Unified board voted 5-0 to approve an employment agreement with Dr. Jessica Medrano effective Nov. 17, 2025, through June 30, 2029, with an annual base salary of $263,000 and specified benefits including CalSTRS participation, paid leave, $250,000 life insurance and up to $12,000/year for consultative services.
The Duarte Unified School District Board on Nov. 13 approved an employment agreement for Dr. Jessica Medrano to serve as superintendent, effective Nov. 17, 2025. Board members presented an oral summary consistent with open-meeting law requirements before taking the vote.
Key contract terms presented to the board included a contract term from Nov. 17, 2025, through June 30, 2029; an annual base salary of $263,000;…
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