Supporters warn board that termination could cost district millions

Several public commenters and a former board member warned the Woodland Hills board that terminating the superintendent could lead to expensive court action and budgetary impacts. One commenter said a 2019 superintendent firing elsewhere resulted in a $2,950,000 judgment against a district and argued that similar exposure could force cuts to classroom services.

The hearing officer and board discussed fiduciary responsibility during deliberations. A speaker urged the board to "do the right thing" and allow the superintendent to return to duty to avoid creating large legal liabilities; the transcript records repeated public concern that legal defenses and settlements would drain resources from students.