Former Superintendent Named Acting Superintendent of San Juan Unified

Two months after the San Juan Unified School District superintendent was placed on leave, the board has appointed an acting superintendent. 

Dr. General Davie, Jr. has been named acting superintendent of the district, effective immediately. Davie formerly served as superintendent of San Juan Unified from 1998 to 2005. 

Superintendent Glynn Thompson was placed on paid administrative leave on May 15. He faces nine complaints with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and is still currently on leave as the investigation continues. 

From the San Juan Unified School District: 

Since leaving San Juan, Davie has remained active in the education community serving as the interim superintendent in a number of school districts, consulting on education issues and maintaining an active role in the San Juan Education Foundation which raises funds to support San Juan Unified schools.

“We are pleased General Davie has agreed to help provide leadership as we prepare for the start of a new school year,” said Board of Education President Dr. Larry Masuoka. “General’s familiarity with the District and community will help ensure a smooth start to the year and a continued focus on our community-developed strategic plan.”

“San Juan Unified has always been my home and I am pleased to be able to continue being of service to the students, families and staff of the District,” said Davie. “We have world-class teachers and staff who have spent their summers studying, learning and growing and are ready to hit the ground running this August when students return.”

Davie’s contract calls for him to receive $850 a day in compensation up to a maximum of 46 days. He will not be provided any health and welfare benefits, paid vacation or sick days.