Action follows superintendent's annual evaluation review
The Sweetwater Union High School District Board of Trustees voted to extend Superintendent Dr. Jesus Gandara's contract through 2013, after his annual evaluation review this week.
Board President Arlie N. Ricasa said the contract extension approved Wednesday was a vote of confidence in student performance under Dr. Gandara's leadership.
"Our preliminary scores show Sweetwater District students are making great gains on the California High School Exit Exam and in meeting federal academic benchmarks," Ricasa said. "The attention our teachers are giving to rigorous curriculum initiatives are helping our students become college and career ready."
As part of the new contract, Dr. Gandara also accepted four furlough days, the same number of furlough days taken by all Sweetwater District management personnel. As a result, Dr. Gandara's salary for the upcoming school year will be $246,399, down from last year's $250,920.
The board and superintendent will outline his formal goals for the upcoming school year at the July 26 board meeting.