Marin School District Superintendent Resigns

NOVATO, CA — The Novato Unified School District’s top administrator is stepping down.

The NUSD announced Kris Cosca’s resignation in a news release Monday evening.

His resignation is effective June 30, district officials said.

Marin County Office of Education (MCOE) Superintendent Mary Jane Burke has appointed former NUSD Superintendent Dr. Jan La Torre-Derby to serve as the district’s interim superintendent.

“It has been a privilege to serve the students, families and staff of the Novato Unified School District and to work in a wonderful community so supportive of their schools,” Cosca said in a statement.

The district board is expected formally accept Cosca’s resignation at its public meeting Tuesday, ending a six-year run with the district that started with him serving as an assistant superintendent.

“Kris has been tireless in his leadership of the district, especially during the unprecedented and challenging period the COVID-19 pandemic presented, just six months into his first year as Superintendent,” Board President.

Ross Millerick said in a statement.

“We appreciate that the safety and well-being of our students, staff, teachers and families were always at the forefront of decisions he made, during this historic and constantly changing time”

The MCOE has pledged to provide administrative support to the district during the transition.

MCOE Assistant Superintendent Dr. Amie Carter, who recently served as an NUSD administrator, will support day-to-day operations.

MCOE’s business services division will also work to help the district keep the district on sound financial footing, district officials said.

“It is a privilege for our office to be able to support Marin’s largest school district,” Burke said in a statement.

“Working with a talented, committed and dedicated group of District leaders, and exceptional site administrators, teachers and school staff, we will together address the challenges ahead.

“We shall build upon the solid foundation of outstanding schools, all of which are already doing a great job of serving Novato families.”