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Oakland School Board Finalizes Early Exit for Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell

The decision to end Johnson-Trammell’s tenure by June 30, made in a 4-3 closed-session vote, follows concerns about transparency and comes as the district exits state oversight after 22 years.

Oakland Unified School District Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell is seen in this May 14, 2023 file photo. On Wednesday, the school board voted to oust the superintendent from her position.
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Overview

  • The Oakland Unified School District board approved a voluntary separation agreement with Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell, ending her tenure on June 30, 2025.
  • Johnson-Trammell, who has led the district since 2017, will transition to a superintendent emeritus role from July 1, 2025, to January 15, 2026.
  • The decision, made in a 4-3 closed-session vote, nullifies her contract, which had been extended to 2027, sparking criticism over a lack of transparency in the process.
  • The leadership change coincides with the district’s long-awaited exit from state receivership in June but leaves it grappling with a 40% enrollment decline and looming financial challenges.
  • Community members, unions, and advocacy groups have voiced opposition to the opaque decision-making process, with the Oakland Education Association considering a strike authorization vote.