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Pacifica board approves superintendent contract and waives California credential requirement amid staff backlash
Summary
The Pacifica School District board on Feb. 11 approved a three-year employment contract for Dr. Bowman and a waiver of California credential requirements while an out-of-state review is pending, drawing sustained public comment from unions and parents who urged prioritizing classroom staff over administrative pay.
The Pacifica School District Board of Trustees on Feb. 11 voted to ratify a three-year employment contract for Dr. Bowman and to waive California credential requirements while the candidate's out-of-state credential review is pending.
The board approved compensation for the 2026 portion of the contract set at $238,000 for the 2026 school year with automatic 2% step increases in subsequent years; trustees removed a proposed monthly car allowance before the final vote. A motion to approve the contract was made and seconded and the measure passed 3–0.
The vote followed extended public comment from teachers and classified staff unions, who argued the timing was inappropriate while the district pursues staff reductions and delayed bargaining over compensation. LSEA and CSEA representatives…
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