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Apache Junction board unanimously approves one‑year extension of superintendent’s contract
Summary
After a work‑session discussion and agreement to implement a strategic‑planning workbook and measurable evaluation indicators, the board voted 5–0 to approve a one‑year extension of Superintendent Dr. Popolardo’s contract; the transcript notes his current contract runs through June 2027.
The Apache Junction Unified School District governing board voted unanimously on July 7 to approve a one‑year extension of Superintendent Dr. Popolardo’s contract following a closed‑session review and a work‑session conversation the board described as productive.
During the public portion of the meeting, board members said the extension will give the board and administration additional time to implement a strategic‑planning workbook (attributed to Ms. Williamson) and to establish measurable evaluation indicators for student academic growth, fiscal and operational management, and district culture.
"We are gonna implement student academic growth and measure those...hold the superintendent accountable for [fiscal operational management] along with the board," Ms. Marcio said, summarizing the work‑session discussion. The board noted the work session was not recorded.
The transcript states Dr. Popolardo’s current agreement runs through June 2027; the board approved a one‑year extension so the board would "have more discussion and more, measurable goals" before making further decisions. Ms. Marcio moved to approve the one‑year extension; the motion was seconded by Ms. Ross and passed 5–0.
Board members described the exchange as constructive and said they will schedule a retreat to continue planning and to refine the evaluation timeline and indicators. No revised contract document or new effective date beyond the stated one‑year extension was provided in the public minutes recorded in the transcript.
The board then moved to the next agenda item.
