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Cypress board approves Dr. Tim McLullen as interim superintendent
Summary
The Cypress School District board unanimously approved an employment agreement for Dr. Timothy McLullen to serve as interim superintendent effective April 9, 2026, until a permanent superintendent is hired; the board also directed next steps in the ongoing permanent search.
The Cypress School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously on April 9 to approve an employment agreement naming Dr. Timothy McLullen as interim superintendent effective April 9, 2026, and continuing until the board appoints a permanent superintendent. Trustees completed a roll‑call vote after staff summarized compensation and fringe benefits under Government Code provisions that require open‑session ratification of executive employment contracts.
Dr. McLullen's contract was presented at the meeting. Staff said the agreement sets a daily rate and specifies he will not receive overtime or district retirement contributions but will be eligible for leave and health benefits as required by the certificated collective bargaining agreement. The motion to approve was moved by Trustee Periq, seconded by Trustee Tanaka, and carried by recorded vote with all trustees voting yes.
In brief remarks after the vote, the board welcomed Dr. McLullen and said he will serve in an active leadership role for the remainder of the evening's meeting and through the district's superintendent search. The board also reviewed next steps in the search process and directed staff to interview three executive search firms on April 27 as part of a timeline aimed at having a permanent superintendent in place before the 2026‑27 school year.
The board's action followed a public agenda item; no amendments were made to the terms presented in open session. The district staff said they will return with any necessary ministerial paperwork and pay authorization consistent with the approved contract.
The board adjourned the business portion of the meeting and continued the study session scheduled for that evening.
What happens next: the board asked staff to proceed with the superintendent search RFP process and to present finalist interviews and stakeholder feedback in the coming weeks.
