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Wilkinsburg Today
By the People, for the People
Woodland Hills Superintendent Faces Termination Recommendation
Independent investigation finds evidence of sex discrimination and harassment against female employees
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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The Woodland Hills School Board has received a recommendation to terminate Superintendent Joe Maluchnik following an independent investigation. The investigation reportedly found convincing evidence that Maluchnik engaged in sex discrimination and harassed multiple female employees, while favoring male employees instead. The school board reviewed the findings in a closed session and plans to take action at a special meeting next week.
Why it matters
The Woodland Hills School District has been embroiled in controversy for months, with the arrest of the school board president and allegations that Maluchnik was suspended for raising questions about district contracts and finances. This latest development regarding the superintendent's conduct towards female employees adds another layer to the ongoing turmoil within the district.
The details
The independent investigation was conducted by the firm Campbell Durant. Sources say the report recommends terminating Maluchnik's contract, which still has four years remaining. Maluchnik and his attorney have declined to comment on the investigation. If the school board votes to terminate Maluchnik, he will have the right to a hearing.
- Three months ago, the Woodland Hills School Board put Superintendent Joe Maluchnik on administrative leave pending the outcome of an independent investigation.
- The school board reviewed the investigation's findings in a closed session on Thursday, February 27, 2026.
- The school board is scheduled to hold a special meeting next week to take action on the recommendation.
The players
Joe Maluchnik
The superintendent of the Woodland Hills School District who has been accused of sex discrimination and harassment against female employees.
Woodland Hills School Board
The governing body of the Woodland Hills School District that placed Superintendent Maluchnik on administrative leave and is now reviewing the findings of an independent investigation into his conduct.
Campbell Durant
The firm that conducted the independent investigation into Superintendent Maluchnik's behavior and has recommended his termination.
Wilkinsburg School District
The district where Maluchnik previously served as interim superintendent, and where a female employee filed a similar complaint against him that resulted in an out-of-court settlement.
What’s next
The Woodland Hills School Board is scheduled to hold a special meeting next week to take action on the recommendation to terminate Superintendent Joe Maluchnik's contract.
The takeaway
The investigation into Superintendent Maluchnik's conduct towards female employees in the Woodland Hills School District is the latest development in the ongoing turmoil within the district. The recommendation to terminate Maluchnik's contract highlights the serious nature of the allegations and the school board's willingness to address issues of discrimination and harassment within the district's leadership.
