The West Contra Costa Unified school board listens to public comments before going into closed session on Nov. 14 to discuss the superintendent's performance. (Photo by Theresa Harrington/EdSource)

San Francisco Bay Area superintendent whose job appeared to be in jeopardy was spared from termination after about a dozen community members asked the school board to keep him.

“I thank the board for reviewing my leadership and look forward to continuing the work we are doing on behalf of our students,” said Matthew Duffy, superintendent of West Contra Costa Unified, in a written statement to EdSource on Nov. 18. Duffy was hired to his first job as superintendent in July 2016.

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