Community commenter urges board to explain departure of five administrators

During public participation, the board received an electronic public comment from Barbara Lehman expressing concern about the loss of five district administrators within one year and asking the board to provide a clear explanation for the departures and steps taken to address turnover. Why it matters: High leadership turnover can affect continuity of programs, teacher morale and student outcomes; the commenter requested transparency from the board and administration. What the commenter said: In submitted remarks Lehman wrote that the rate of turnover was ‘‘alarming’’ and asked the board to ‘‘ask for a clear explanation of the reasons behind these departures and what steps contributed to this turnover,’’ noting potential impacts on morale and stability. Board response: The chair acknowledged receipt of the electronic comment and placed it in the public-comment record; there was no extended board discussion on the comment during the meeting and no formal action recorded in response at this time.