The Oakland Unified School District has appointed Denise Saddler as interim superintendent following the unexpected firing of Kyla Johnson-Trammell. Saddler, a seasoned educator with a long history in East Bay schools and past president of the Oakland Education Association, is finalizing contract terms to start July 1. Her selection comes amidst financial and political challenges facing the district, and skepticism exists regarding her potential alignment with teachers’ union interests. The current teacher contract is poised to expire at the end of June.
Saddler's selection as interim superintendent raises questions about her willingness to advocate for union interests at the bargaining table, given her past leadership roles.
Denise Saddler, a veteran educator, has been chosen to lead the financially troubled Oakland Unified School District amidst political turmoil and skepticism over her stance with the teachers' union.
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