Oakland School Board Faces Backlash Over Superintendent’s Potential Ouster

Conflicting accounts from board members leave the community in turmoil as questions of transparency and leadership stability mount.

Board member Mike Hutchinson claims a closed session vote was held to terminate Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell’s contract by the end of the school year, though no official cause has been provided.
Board President Jennifer Brouhard disputes that a final vote occurred, stating no reportable action was taken during the closed session, adding to community confusion.
Johnson-Trammell’s contract, extended last August for three years, includes a financial penalty requiring the district to pay nine months of salary if terminated without cause.
Parents, union leaders, and community organizations are demanding transparency and inclusion in decisions regarding the district’s leadership and future superintendent search.
A public meeting scheduled for April 23, 2025, is expected to provide further clarification on the board’s actions and the superintendent’s status.