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Antioch Unified Set to Talk Acting Superintendent, Hire Search Firm

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Antioch Unified School District

On Friday, the Antioch Unified School District will hold a special meeting to discuss its Superintendent position.

Under the agenda, it will hold a closed session to for a public employment matter – interim superintendent. It is unclear if the District will amend its contract with acting superintendent Robert Martinez, replace Martinez and place him back in his human resources role or terminate him.

Back in September 2024, Antioch School Board Amended its contract with acting Superintendent Robert Martinez. He has been serving as acting superintendent after the Board agreed to a separation with former superintendent Stephanie Anello–she had been with Antioch Unified for 25-years, including 8 years as superintendent.

Under the amendment with Martinez:

  • Effective August 31, 2024, Mr. Martinez will receive a one time only stipend in the amount of $6,000. The stipend is in recognition of the extra duties Mr. Martinez performed as Acting Superintendent from May 2024 – August 2024.
  • Effective September 11, 2024, Mr. Martinez will be appointed Acting Superintendent with all the rights and duties afforded the office of Superintendent.
  • Mr. Martinez shall continue as Acting Superintendent until, otherwise terminated by the Board, an Interim Superintendent or Superintendent is appointed, or Mr. Martinez requests to be removed from that role, whichever occurs first. Mr. Martinez hereby knowingly and voluntarily waives any other notice that may be required by law to terminate or non-renew this Agreement, including but not limited to the provisions of Education Code section 35031.
  • While performing the duties of Acting Superintendent, Mr. Martinez will receive an additional payment of $1500 per month for his performance of both positions.

AUSD to Discuss Firm for Superintendent Search Services/Goal Development

After closed session, the Board of Trustees will then discuss its Superintendent Search Services/Goal Development Consultation Services where the District received three proposes to assist the Board of Trustees with “goal development—this occurred at the December 18, 2024 meeting.

According to the agenda, here is an overview of the 3 proposals:

  • Education leadership Services (ELS): with their process, at a cost of $20k, they would begin the planning meeting with the Board representatives on January 29 and aim to have the new superintendent begin July 1, 2025 – see proposal.
  • Leadership Associates: they claim 85% of their superintendents have remained in their positions for more than 5-years.  At an all-inclusive cost of $28,500,  they would begin on January 29 and aim to have the new superintendent begin by July 1, 2025.  – see proposal.
  • McPherson & Jacobson:  There cost is estimated at $19,450 and would begin in mid-January with a superintendent selected by early April 2025. — see proposal.

If you Go
Antioch Unified School District Board Meeting (special)
Friday, January 24, 2025
510 G Street, Antioch CA
1:00 pm – closed session
2:30 pm – Open Session
Full Agenda – click here

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