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Elk Grove board names David E. Riley superintendent, approves four‑year contract
Summary
After a nationwide search and finalist interviews, the board unanimously approved the employment agreement for David E. Riley to begin January 1, 2026, with term details and compensation summarized in open session.
Elk Grove — The Elk Grove Unified School District board unanimously approved the employment agreement for David E. Riley as the district’s next superintendent, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Board members described a nationwide search that produced 17 applicants and several finalists. The board reviewed community and staff feedback from interviews conducted during the search and identified Riley as the finalist.
In public summary of the compensation terms required by law, the board reported the agreement runs from Jan. 1, 2026, through Jan. 1, 2030; Riley’s base salary for the partial 2025–26 year will be set at Step 1 of the 2025–26 superintendent salary schedule ($362,365), with eligibility for step movement on July 1, 2026. The agreement includes the district’s standard contributions to health and welfare benefits, a $150,000 term life policy during the contract, modest professional‑expense caps, and standard retiree‑health provisions in accordance with district rules.
Board members thanked outgoing Superintendent Hoffman for his service and welcomed Riley; the contract motion passed unanimously by roll-call vote.
