Alameda Unified School District Appoints Sean McPhetridge as Permanent Superintendent

Announcement of the appointment of a permanent superintendent submitted by the Alameda Unified School District:

The Board of Education for the Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) voted to hire Sean McPhetridge, Ed.D., as permanent superintendent at its February 10, 2015 meeting.

In two separate actions, the Board voted unanimously both to appoint Dr. McPhetridge as permanent superintendent and approve a three-year contract for him.

The contract provides Dr. McPhetridge with an annual salary of $220,000 and benefits that match those that other district employees receive.

“I’m humbled, and I’m honored, and I’m thankful and I’m grateful to this city, and to the people who work in these schools, and to the families attending these schools, and to this board for allowing me the opportunity to help in what way I can,” Dr. McPhetridge said at the meeting. “And I hope I continue to pass the audition.”

Dr. McPhetridge was appointed as Interim Superintendent in August, 2014, after former superintendent Kirsten Vital left Alameda to become superintendent with the Capistrano Unified School District. Prior to stepping into the interim role, McPhetridge had served as AUSD’s assistant superintendent (2010 to 2013); principal of the Alameda Science and Technology Institute (2005-2008); director of secondary and career technical education (also 2005-2008); and instructional vice principal at Alameda High School (2000-2003). He also worked as interim director of student programs and services at the Alameda County Office of Education.

“We applaud Dr. McPhetridge’s commitment to transparency and collaboration,” said Board President Barbara Kahn. “With this appointment, and that of Board Member Phil Hu, we believe we have now stabilized leadership in the district and can move forward with the true work of educating our students.”

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