Assistant superintendent leaves for Delta; district creates a Chief Academic Officer job

What happened

Assistant Superintendent Amber Clark was named the next superintendent of the Delta school district (announced April 14). On August 11 the board approved the name and pay range of a new Chief Academic Officer position, $97,752 to $159,335. By October 13 Tracy Arledge was presenting as Chief Academic Officer.

Why it matters to families

The person who ran curriculum, testing and school improvement planning left, and the district is rebuilding that role during a year when two schools are on state improvement plans.

The evidence

The April 14 minutes congratulate Amber Clark on her appointment in Delta. The August 11 minutes record a motion to approve the "Chief Academic Officer Position" and list Tracy Arledge as Chief Academic Officer. The job description in the packet says the role leads curriculum, assessment and school improvement. The October 13 agenda lists Tracy Arledge, Chief Academic Officer, presenting the 2026 Unified Improvement Plan.

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