After being appointed in September 2024, Alum Rock Superintendent German Cerda was abruptly fired—prompting San Jose Councilmember Peter Ortiz to call for transparency and collaboration.

San Jose Councilmember Peter Ortiz is calling for greater transparency and stronger oversight after Alum Rock Union School District abruptly fired its superintendent without explanation.

The East San Jose district’s board of trustees voted Thursday to fire Superintendent German Cerda, who took over in September. It was the second leadership change in just over a year.

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