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Utica City School District board grants leave to Dr. Spence and names Dr. Kathleen Davis acting superintendent
Summary
The Utica City School District board granted a leave of absence to Dr. Spence effective immediately through July 31, 2026, and appointed Dr. Kathleen Davis as acting superintendent from June 3 through July 31, 2026; both resolutions passed by roll call with one abstention each.
The Utica City School District Board of Education voted to grant a leave of absence to Dr. Spence effective immediately through July 31, 2026, and to appoint Dr. Kathleen Davis as acting superintendent from June 3, 2026, through July 31, 2026.
The board presented a resolution stating that Dr. Spence had requested the leave. After a motion and second, the board held a roll-call vote that recorded six votes in favor and one abstention; the transcript does not identify which member abstained. The board then considered a separate resolution appointing Dr. Kathleen Davis as acting superintendent under the terms of an employment agreement presented to the board.
During the roll call on the appointment resolution, Mr. Dawes said, "No, because of the way this was all handled, I'm going to abstain," and the motion carried with six yes votes and one abstention. The employment agreement was referenced during the resolution; the board stated the appointment would be effective June 3, 2026, through July 31, 2026 and that the resolution would take effect immediately.
No mover or seconder was identified by name for either motion in the transcript. The meeting minutes reflect only the formal actions taken: the leave of absence was approved and Dr. Davis was appointed acting superintendent for the stated period. The board then moved to adjourn.
Votes at a glance - Resolution granting leave to Dr. Spence: Passed (roll call) — recorded as 6 yes, 1 abstention; the transcript lists six members saying "yes" but does not identify the abstaining member. - Resolution appointing Dr. Kathleen Davis as acting superintendent: Passed (roll call) — 6 yes, 1 abstention (Mr. Dawes stated he would abstain).
What happens next The resolutions take effect immediately per the board’s language. The transcript records no additional directives or conditions attached to the appointment or the leave; the board adjourned the meeting afterward.
