Jill Wynns is a member of the San Francisco Board of Education. She has served on the board since 1992, longer than any other board member... (wikipedia)
I think the whole thing is silly. This is the cost of doing business and doing it well.
At most districts there is an appropriate and professional way for the superintendent to leave - to talk about all of the good things that have been done and have an amiable parting.
There will be tough decisions, but we have to make them.
I'm active in all the organizations we participate in and derive great benefit from. I think it's an advantage to the district.