German Cerda, the former Superintendent of the Alum Rock Union School District, was fired for confronting board members over questionable expense reimbursements. The district is facing a $20 million budget deficit and declining enrollment numbers. Cerda criticized the board's spending on his severance, which he believes contributes to the financial crisis. He highlighted specific issues, such as Board Vice President Andres Quintero receiving $27,000 for an online doctorate and failing to pay health benefits. Cerda asserted this conduct is unethical and detrimental to student funding.
"They're spending over $300,000 to pay me out and now they're in a bigger deficit. That, to me, is fiscal irresponsibility. These are funds that could have been used for after-school programs ... to support student learning."
"You can't do that. It's against the ed code. I addressed that as well and invoiced it. If you're taking money (away) from students, this is just unethical."
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