“The previous agenda structure worked for us for several years, but we saw an opportunity for changes to refocus board meetings on students and the purpose of accomplishing this district’s business,” board president Jason Remynse said at Wednesday’s meeting.
“I am truly grateful for the trust and confidence you are placing in me to lead this district into a future full of promise and growth,” Sharon Ofek said in an emailed statement Thursday. “While there is undoubtedly a lot of work ahead, with challenges to address and successes to celebrate, I am eager and enthusiastic about the possibilities that lie before us. I am confident that together, we can navigate these issues, finding solutions through unity, encouragement and shared determination.”
“Through this framework building, we’re going to have very clear expectations on what will happen when an incident of bias occurs and currently that's one of the things that is missing in our schools,” Roggeman said.
The number of California school superintendents leaving their jobs is climbing, despite increased salaries and benefits. Some have reached retirement age or are moving to less stressful jobs. Some are being pushed out by newly elected school board majorities. A new crop of less experienced district leaders is taking their place.