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Antioch Unified board approves contract for Dr. Darnice R. Williams as superintendent amid public process concerns
Summary
The Antioch Unified School District board voted to approve an employment agreement for Dr. Darnice R. Williams to begin as superintendent on July 1, 2025, after a divided discussion and public criticism that the finalist was disclosed too late for community review.
The Antioch Unified School board approved an employment agreement to hire Dr. Darnice R. Williams as superintendent effective July 1, 2025, after trustees moved and seconded the contract during Tuesday’s meeting.
Board President Hernandez announced the board’s finalist earlier in the evening and read required terms of the proposed contract aloud, including a July 1, 2025–June 30, 2028 term, a moving reimbursement cap of $12,000 if the superintendent relocates into the district, and a $300 monthly automobile allowance. Physical copies of the contract were made available in…
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