"This is a huge step for Herb, and he will do everything possible to do what's right for students, educators and the community. Herb is very well respected in the district, both among administrators, among families, clearly among the board and our teachers and classified staff."
"With this action, the board has expressed its intent to discuss searching for and hiring an interim. The time-bound nature of the action also shows an intent to move speedily."
The Palo Alto school board selected Herb Espiritu, 44, as acting superintendent on March 19. Espiritu, currently earning $229,217 as HR director, previously served as a principal in San Jose before joining Palo Alto in 2022 as director of student services. The board unanimously approved his appointment in a private meeting. Teachers' union president Tom Culbertson expressed confidence in Espiritu's leadership. Espiritu will serve as acting superintendent until April 21 or until an interim superintendent is hired. This appointment follows recent superintendent departures, with the board paying former Superintendent Don Austin $596,802 and acting Superintendent Trent Bahadursingh $346,673 for their resignations.
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