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Newark Unified approves interim CBO hire and $26,100 procurement contract
Summary
The board approved hiring an interim chief business officer to cover budgeting and audits while a permanent CBO search continues and authorized a not‑to‑exceed $26,100 agreement with MGT Impact Solutions to support procurement and order processing; both motions passed 4–0 with one member absent.
The Newark Unified School District board approved two staffing and contracting measures during the meeting: authorization to hire an interim chief business officer and approval of an agreement with MGT Impact Solutions for procurement support.
Superintendent Car asked the board for authorization to retain an interim CBO — either a substitute employee or a contractor — to help the business services department while the district continues a robust national search for a permanent candidate. Member Hill emphasized the need for a candidate with strong finance experience and recommended candidates or firms with MBA/financial credentials. The board approved the interim CBO authorization by roll call, four votes in favor and one absence.
Separately, staff presented a recommended MGT Impact Solutions agreement at a not‑to‑exceed amount of $26,100 to provide short‑term procurement management and consulting (about 20 hours per week initially, tapering to lower consulting hours later). Board members asked about knowledge transfer to the incoming procurement manager and the need to train on the district's ESCAPE financial system. After discussion the board moved and approved the MGT agreement by roll call 4–0, one member absent.
Both approvals were framed as temporary measures to stabilize the district’s finance and procurement operations during a transition; staff said they will return with details on contracting and timelines.
