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Fullerton School District board unanimously approves contract for Dr. Gretchen Johnson as superintendent
Summary
The Fullerton School District Board voted 5-0 April 14 to approve a contract for Dr. Gretchen Johnson as the district's next superintendent, praising her student-centered background and promising an onboarding process before her July 1 start date.
The Fullerton School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously April 14 to approve a contract for Dr. Gretchen Johnson as the district's new superintendent.
The 5-0 roll-call vote followed brief remarks from trustees who described a months-long selection process that included community input. Trustee comments at the meeting emphasized Johnson’s classroom and district-office experience and a focus on student achievement and partnership with labor groups. The board said it would finalize performance objectives within three months of her employment.
Why it matters: The vote completes the board’s selection process for a district leader who will guide Fullerton schools through transition and several large initiatives cited by trustees, including arts programs, career technical education and ongoing bond work.…
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