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Board notes superintendent resignation; community speakers urge longer contract and highlight representation
Summary
The board acknowledged acceptance of the superintendent's resignation and discussed interim options; multiple public commenters praised district leadership and urged the board to consider a three-year contract, while a board official said the board is in discussions with a potential interim.
The chair told the board the board met on March 4, 2026 to accept the effective resignation of the district’s superintendent; the chair said the resignation stemmed from a February 28 deadline tied to the board’s two-year contract offer. The chair reported the board is in discussions with a possible interim, Dr. Mary Phillips, who the chair said is familiar with the district.
During public comment, several speakers praised the superintendent (referred to in comments as 'Mr. Card' or 'Mr. Clark' in different remarks) and urged the board to reconsider a three-year contract. Jacqueline Ard, a 20-year district music teacher, recounted the superintendent’s hands-on response when ICE was in a neighborhood and his presence during a recent lockdown, and asked the board to consider a three-year contract. Mary Lofting and Lassen Park also spoke in support of district leadership and emphasized the importance of representation and stability in leadership roles for student outcomes.
The chair framed the board’s immediate next steps as assessing marketplace availability and determining interim coverage as needed. No formal public action to re-offer or change the contract terms was recorded in the public meeting; the board recessed to executive session for further personnel discussion.
