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ward the culture reset we desperately needed,” teacher’s union president Tom Culbertson said in a The Palo Alto school board voted last night to part ways with its to pay records. “We know that tran- nounced. The payout to Bahadurs- text message yesterday. Later in the meeting, the board acting superintendent, less than sitions are hard, and two in quick ingh is consistent with his contract a month after separating from its succession are very hard,” Shounak and prevents him from suing the was scheduled to pick a search firm to help find a new superintendent. superintendent of eight years. Dharap said after the board’s two- district, Dharap said. The board will meet again in The district will pay one year’s hour closed session yesterday. Crowd members cheered and salary to former acting SuperinBoard members Shana Segal clapped when Dharap announced the next few days to pick another acting superintendent, Dharap tendent Trent Bahadursingh, who and Rowena Chiu voted no on the the separation. [See OUT, page 18] made about $330,000 according separation agreement, Dharap an“This is welcome progress to-
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ANOTHER ‘ELIMINATED’: The Israeli military says it has “eliminated” Iranian leader Ali Larijani, who took over when Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, was seriously injured by a U.S. strike. WAR OPPONENT QUITS: National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent resigned yesterday, saying he felt Iran posed no “imminent threat.” NOT DEAD: U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee posted a video on X showing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was still alive despite rumors on social media. NO HELP: Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said he has spoken to President Trump about our European allies’ “unwillingness” to help the U.S. reopen the Strait of Hormuz, adding [See THE UPDATE, page 4]
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This image made from surveillance video shows a suspected meteor falling through the sky in Olmsted Falls, Ohio, yesterday. The 7-ton meteor broke apart in a thunderous boom, startling residents in the area. AP photo.
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Palo Alto Unified School District students and parents are worried the removal of the Paly Theater program director will affect one of the few student spaces where they feel supported after recent student suicides. Parents and students are asking the district to pause the removal of Paly Theater Program Director Sarah Thermond next year, as she is responsible for the program’s success. Palo Alto High Principal Brent Kline told families the change will strengthen the program and increase participation, according to parent Justin Kuykendall. Students and parents spoke at last night’s district meeting against the change. “Ms. Thermond has been a pillar in a community our [See THEATER, page 18]
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