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Carlsbad board authorizes staff to begin interim superintendent recruitment; trustees favor retired‑superintendent pool
Summary
Following Superintendent Dr. Churchill's announcement that he will depart for Poway Unified, trustees asked staff to begin recruiting an interim superintendent and signaled a preference for contracting a retired superintendent who can serve part time under CalSTRS limits.
Superintendent Dr. Churchill opened an information item about recruiting an interim superintendent and urged the board to focus the interim's role on three mission‑critical areas: onboarding and training newly elected trustees, maintaining stability for staff and families, and supporting ongoing district goals, including the LCAP and capital projects.
Churchill recommended recruiting a CalSTRS retiree to serve part time under earnings limits so the district can secure experienced governance leadership without pulling a current employee into a dual role. Deputy…
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