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Teachers and union publicly back Assistant Superintendent Annette Blacklock for superintendent
Summary
During public comment at the March 3, 2025 Richland School District special meeting, Emily Randolph (RTA) and teacher CaSaundra Underwood urged the board to consider Assistant Superintendent Annette Blacklock for superintendent, praising her instructional focus and collaboration and criticizing prior leaders.
During the public comment portion of the March 3, 2025 special meeting, Emily Randolph addressed the Richland School District Governing Board of Trustees representing the RTA and eight RTA representatives. Randolph said the group "unanimously voted in support of Annette Blacklock's appointment as the new superintendent," citing Blacklock's "strong commitment to student success" and collaborative approach with teachers and staff.
Redwood Elementary teacher CaSaundra Underwood also spoke during public comment, emphasizing the need for a superintendent who values instructional practice and collaboration. Underwood praised Assistant Superintendent Blacklock as an "ideal candidate," and criticized previous superintendents for what Underwood described as "ego-driven decisions" and a "lack of instructional knowledge," which she said had negatively impacted the district.
Both public comments were recorded in the minutes; the board subsequently entered closed session to discuss public employment (Title: Superintendent) and later reconvened to take action to reconsider the selection process. The minutes do not record a final hiring decision in open session.
