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Long Beach Unified board votes 5-0 to appoint David Said as superintendent
Summary
The board approved a three-year employment agreement naming David Said superintendent effective July 1, 2026, with an annual salary of $398,000 plus benefits, in a unanimous 5–0 vote after closed session.
The Long Beach Unified School District board voted unanimously, 5–0, to approve the appointment of David Said as the district's next superintendent.
Board members moved and seconded the motion (moved by Miembro Benítez, seconded by Vicepresidente Miller) and recorded votes of "sí" from Miembro López, Miembro Otto, Presidente Craget, Miembro Benítez and Vicepresidente Miller. The board reported the appointment will begin July 1, 2026, under a three-year employment agreement with annual compensation stated as $398,000 plus benefits and other incentives.
Board remarks preceding the vote praised Said's long experience in Long Beach and his work during the pandemic. Dr. Juan Benítez told Said the district needs someone prepared to address persistent equity gaps and said, "Tú eres la persona adecuada," offering personal support and a charge to get to work. The clerk also read a required oral summary referencing government-code provisions before the vote.
The board and district communications staff indicated a formal announcement was circulated following the meeting. The appointment and compensation were recorded in the meeting's action item; no public dissent or alternate motion was recorded in the segments provided.
