Lynch had two sons that attended schools in the SDUHSD and she volunteered at their schools, Oak Crest Middle School and La Costa Canyon High School, throughout their attendance. The district called her a dedicated "education advocate."
The decision comes days after former Superintendent Robert Haley resigned from his position. Friday marked his last day. His contract was set to expire June 1.
NBC 7 was told the reason for Haley's departure is not related to anything illegal or improper.
Haley is being compensated on his way out the door -- the district said he would receive a year's salary and that the district will "maintain his health and welfare benefits until April 30, 2022, or until he obtains benefit coverage elsewhere, whichever occurs first."