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Newport‑Mesa board approves Carrie Torres as deputy superintendent
Summary
The board approved an employment agreement appointing Carrie Torres as deputy superintendent, secondary education, effective July 1, 2025, with a disclosed salary of $325,963 and standard district benefits; the required oral compensation summary was read into the record before the roll‑call vote.
The Newport‑Mesa Unified School District board voted to approve an employment agreement appointing Carrie Torres as deputy superintendent, secondary education, effective July 1, 2025. The superintendent read the required oral summary of salary and benefits for the record under state law.
Superintendent Dr. Smith said the new contract term is July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 and disclosed the salary of $325,963, noting that other compensation elements such as TSA contributions, health and welfare benefits, mileage and cell‑phone allowance remain unchanged. Smith praised Torres's leadership and called the appointment "an honor to bring this item forward tonight."
Trustees moved and seconded the item and approved the employment agreement by roll‑call vote, 7 yes, 0 no. Several trustees spoke in support, offering congratulations and stating confidence in Torres's leadership.
The board's approval concluded the personnel item announced in closed session earlier in the meeting; Torres's appointment will be effective July 1, 2025.
