Alum Rock school board fires second superintendent in just over a year
Briefly

Alum Rock Union School District has replaced Superintendent German Cerda with Sandra García after his abrupt firing, which has caused concern among parents and educators for transparency. Community members criticized the board's decision, expressing feelings of annoyance over the lack of explanation for leadership changes. Teachers like Maria Martinez called for clarity in the evaluation process moving forward. Principal Suyen Jimenez voiced the disruption and responsibility felt by educational staff, particularly with the new school year approaching amid ongoing financial challenges.
"As a teacher, I want to say that right now I'm feeling a little annoyed. The transparency hasn't been there in this piece of the work that you've done."
"We come before you with heavy hearts and a deep sense of responsibility to our students, our teams and the future of our district. The unexpected removal of our superintendent has caused significant disruption at a critical moment, just days before our students return to school."
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