Kyla Johnson-Trammell, the departing superintendent of the Oakland Unified School District, addressed the public on her exit amid leadership turmoil. Despite being fired before her intended departure, she highlighted her achievements and discussed the urgent need for the district to prepare students for a rapidly changing job market. Johnson-Trammell emphasized potential school closures and mergers due to financial strain, acknowledging the district's challenges and the impacts of past protests linked to school closures, urging unity among leaders to avoid chaos during transitions.
In a controversial move, the school board voted 4-3 last month to sever ties with Johnson-Trammell, who otherwise would have served in her role through 2027.
Johnson-Trammell urged school leaders to acknowledge what she described as an uncomfortable reality for the oft-cash-strapped district - that a number of Oakland campuses will need to merge or close in the near future.
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