The Alum Rock Union School District board of trustees on Thursday voted to fire recently appointed Superintendent German Cerda.

The board of trustees said in a statement it has “unilaterally” ended the employment relationship with Cerda effective in 10 days. No other explanation was given.

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The board and administration are focused on the successful opening of schools for the new school year. In the coming days and weeks trustees will meet to discuss the process for the selection of a new superintendent for the district, Board President Linda Chavez said in a statement to the Alum Rock community.

“We encourage and welcome all community stakeholders to become engaged in this process so that together we can continue to support our students and families and strengthen our co

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