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Board accepts Antioch Education Association opening proposals; trustees debate Deer Valley principal selection
Summary
The board accepted the Antioch Education Association's initial bargaining proposals and continued standard personnel votes. Trustees debated the selection process for a Deer Valley principal; one trustee publicly opposed the hire citing data and turnover, but the certificated personnel report passed after roll-call.
The Antioch Unified School District board accepted the Antioch Education Association's (AEA) initial 'sunshine' proposal for the 2025–26 contract reopening, signaling the start of formal bargaining.
AEA spokesperson Kendra Borha listed articles the union intends to open, including hours of employment, salary schedules, health and welfare benefits, class size, safety and technology. The board moved to accept the initial proposal to begin negotiations and voted in favor.
In the consent calendar, trustees also approved a broad set of personnel and contract items. A separate roll-call vote was recorded for the certificated human-resources report (item 11Y). During that discussion some trustees voiced strong concerns about the selection of the new Deer Valley High School principal, citing historical turnover and the school's need for turnaround leadership. Trustee Dr. Lean announced a 'no' vote on the certificated item; other trustees voted to approve the personnel report and the motion passed.
Human-resources staff and board members said the principal candidate had been selected following the district’s recruitment and panel process and that the district would provide targeted supports for Deer Valley. Board members and human-resources staff also discussed ways to expand recruitment strategies for high-school principals and to broaden panel representation for future hires.
The board also reviewed routine annual credential declarations and resolutions required by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing — standard items that permit emergency and temporary authorizations for classroom hires in the coming year.
