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Denise Saddler appointed superintendent through June 2027

Oakland Unified School District · By Ben Guzovsky · Published Aug 12, 2026, 9:15 PM UTC · Board record: May 13, 2026

Admin hiring

Excerpt from Board of Education - 5/13/2026 - 4:00 PM — Minutes for Denise Saddler appointed superintendent through… — Official source excerpt: Board of Education - 5/13/2026 - 4:00 PM — Minutes; editorial caption by Our School Board · source-evidence

What happened

The board approved a one-year superintendent contract for Denise Saddler beginning July 1, 2026, at an annual salary of $367,765.45 plus benefits.

Why it matters to families

The superintendent leads district operations and instructional priorities; the one-year term makes leadership continuity a near-term governance issue.

The evidence

The May 13 minutes record the employment agreement passing 5–2, with a term ending June 30, 2027.

The source

Board of Education meeting minutes — May 13, 2026

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