PAUSD supt search ramps up amid staffing reversal, governance churn
Key Questions
What is the timeline for the PAUSD superintendent search?
The search is ramping up after the exits of Austin and Bahadursingh, with surveys available online from April 13 to May 1 and in-person from April 20 to May 1. Espiritu is serving as interim superintendent through April 21, with a target hire in the summer.
What recent decisions has the PAUSD board made on staffing and curriculum?
The board reversed previous staff cuts and voted 3-2 to eliminate the calculus mandate. A policy review is scheduled for March 27.
Who are the candidates in the upcoming Palo Alto school board race?
Linda Henigin, a Duveneck Elementary instructional aide and PTA figure, has filed to challenge incumbents Craig and Wang, allies of Rowena Chiu, over equity, math rigor, safety, and related issues including TrackWatch and Churchill ties post-Chiu scandal. Three candidates have submitted paperwork for the fall election.
Supt search post-Austin/Bahadursingh exits: surveys Apr13-May1 online/in-person Apr20-May1, Espiritu interim thru Apr21, target summer hire. Reversed staff cuts; 3-2 nixes Calc mandate; Mar 27 policy review. Jed Foundation $149k suicide prevention contract w/City (postvention/workshops/teen groups Apr16/19/June report). School board race: Henigin challenging Chiu allies (Craig/Wang) over equity/math/rigor/safety, TrackWatch/Churchill ties post-Chiu scandal—fall election.