I strongly support the superintendent, Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell. It has been so helpful having a steady, courageous leader and we need to continue her contract to 2027, as the board decided in August. I strongly oppose terminating her contract early without a succession plan and for unclear reasons during a critical time for the district. In order to set the district up for success, the board will need at least a year to hire and plan for her successor. If the board terminates Dr. Johnson-Trammell early, this will end up hurting students, families, and teachers in Oakland and ultimately the district. I urge you to do what is best for Oakland students and support the superintendent.
I strongly support the superintendent, Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell. It has been so helpful having a steady, courageous leader and we need to continue her contract to 2027, as the board decided in August. I strongly oppose terminating her contract early without a succession plan and for unclear reasons during a critical time for the district. In order to set the district up for success, the board will need at least a year to hire and plan for her successor. If the board terminates Dr. Johnson-Trammell early, this will end up hurting students, families, and teachers in Oakland and ultimately the district. I urge you to do what is best for Oakland students and support the superintendent.