Board approves contract amendments for CBO and general counsel
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Summary
The Mount Diablo Unified board voted unanimously Jan. 21 to approve second amendments to employment agreements for Chief Business Officer Adrian Vargas and General Counsel Suzanne Sterecki Kim, including salary and stipend details; both items passed 5-0 with student trustee consent.
The Mount Diablo Unified School District board on Jan. 21 approved personnel actions to extend and revise employment agreements for two senior administrators.
Human Resources presented a second amendment for Chief Business Officer Adrian Vargas that extends his employment through June 30, 2027, sets his annual salary at $240,855 (step 2 of the revised CBO senior management schedule), and includes district medical, dental and vision insurance; the contract also specifies a 219‑day work calendar with vacation accrual waived. Trustee Mayo moved to approve the amendment and the motion passed 5‑0 with the student trustee’s consent.
Separately, HR presented a second amendment for General Counsel Suzanne Sterecki Kim extending her contract through Feb. 28, 2028, with an annual salary set at $280,465 plus an advanced degree stipend of $3,548 and standard district benefits. The board moved, seconded and approved that amendment 5‑0 with student trustee consent.
Why it matters: Both actions are formal personnel decisions that affect senior leadership continuity and the district’s salary obligations. Trustees thanked both administrators for their work and noted the district is operating in a deficit‑spending posture while using reserves intentionally.
What’s next: Contracts take effect per the amendment dates; the board will continue to receive budget updates tied to these staffing and compensation commitments.