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Board approves superintendent contract extension; superintendent announces planned retirement in 2028
Summary
The board extended Superintendent Lavender's contract through June 30, 2028. Lavender said this will be his last extension and announced his intention to retire on that date, and the board asked staff to begin transition planning.
The Casa Grande Union High School District governing board voted on April 13 to extend Superintendent Lavender's contract through June 30, 2028.
During the board's matters reserved for board action, members asked for clarification on the term; board discussion confirmed the extension covers the next two school years. A motion to approve the 2026–2028 superintendent contract was moved, seconded and passed by voice vote.
After the vote, Superintendent Lavender thanked the board and said the extension would be his final contract extension. He told the board he plans to retire effective June 30, 2028, and asked the board to begin a transition-plan discussion in the coming months.
Board members offered thanks for Lavender's service. The action was procedural and included a public vote recorded during the meeting.
What's next: Lavender and the board signaled they will develop a transition plan in advance of his planned retirement; details and timetable were not specified during the meeting.
