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Board rescinds resignation of associate superintendent Angel Figueroa, keeps him on through 2025–26 school year
Summary
The Waukegan CUSD 60 Board of Education approved the superintendent’s recommendation to rescind Associate Superintendent Angel Figueroa’s previously accepted resignation, making his return retroactive to Jan. 1, 2026 and keeping him in place while the district completes a search for a replacement.
The Waukegan CUSD 60 Board of Education on Jan. 13 approved a recommendation from the superintendent to rescind the previously accepted resignation of Associate Superintendent Angel Figueroa and continue his employment retroactive to Jan. 1, 2026 through the 2025–26 school year until a replacement is in place.
Board presenters described the action as a stopgap measure to maintain continuity in the human-resources office while the district resumes its hiring process. A motion to accept the rescission was moved and seconded during the personnel portion of the meeting and passed on a roll-call vote with all members present voting yes.
Board member discussion thanked Figueroa for remaining with the district during a time when the hiring process had not produced a clear successor. "We would love for Mister Figueroa to have had his retirement and enjoy that time of his life," one board member said, but added appreciation that he agreed to stay while the district searches for the next HR leader. The board emphasized the need to continue recruiting and promised to reopen the search.
The action leaves Figueroa employed on the same terms and conditions described by administration, retroactive to the start of the year, until the board approves a replacement and an agreed transition period takes place. The board did not specify a timeline for completing the search beyond comments that the district will continue outreach to find a qualified candidate.
The board also approved other personnel items on the same consent motion and observed a moment of silence for a recently deceased staff member.
Next steps: The district will continue the hiring process for the HR leadership position while Figueroa serves in the role; the board did not set a firm date for a replacement vote at the Jan. 13 meeting.
