Los Gatos-Saratoga Superintendent Resigns Amid Tensions

Bill W. Sanderson, superintendent of the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District, will resign effective June 30, following significant community unrest over his leadership style and recent contract renewal that raised tensions. Sanderson will be on paid leave for the remainder of the school year, with assistant superintendent Heath Rocha appointed as interim superintendent. Parents voiced concerns over program cuts and lack of communication, which culminated in a strong backlash after Sanderson received an 8% raise amid calls for greater transparency. In contrast, Sioux Falls School District's Dr. Jane Stavem announced her departure at the end of the school year, expressing gratitude for her time in the role since 2020. Meanwhile, Eric Foister has been selected as the new superintendent for the West Memphis School District, set to start on December 2, bringing three decades of experience. As the education landscape shifts, these leadership changes highlight ongoing challenges within school districts across the nation.