In Open Session this evening, we had something of an historic moment- the four Board members elected a new Board member to replace retiring Board member Margot Harrigan. I'm pleased to report that we selected Steve Taglio to the Board to serve out the remaining 1 year on Margot's term.
We definitely had "an embarrassment of riches"- four well qualified candidates stepped forward and were willing to serve on the Board. We had an extensive debate, and had two different votes to elect Steve to the Board.
In the long run, there were two candidates in my mind who could have filled this role exceptionally well. I hope to see Mark B. step forward at future dates to serve- I believe he brings great skills to the equation, and could be a big plus for us. Meanwhile, though, I also welcome Steve to the Board, and look forward to serving with him.
About Me
- Doug Smith
- I have 1 child in the LASD schools, and 1 who has graduated and moved on to high school. After several years of active volunteer work, I got involved in the school board. In the fall of 2009, I was elected to the Board of Trustees. I am grateful for the trust the community has placed in me. I intend to continue to use this blog to share my thoughts about district matters.
I have a passion for using technology to solve problems in new ways. I draw on my experience at a subscription billing company and past tech ventures to inform new approaches to solving longstanding issues in education. It isn't always comfortable for folks, but I believe there is a lot of cross-polination that can happen.
Please remember that this blog is my personal blog, and does not reflect the opinion of the Board as a group. No statements made here can be considered an offical policy of the Board, and this does not replace actions by the Board in any way. However, I'm happy to share what I can and I look forward to hearing your thoughts too.
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