By Jeff Ursino, Trustee, Pajaro Valley Union School District
A few weeks before Spring Break, leaders at PVUSD received two resignations. Murry Schekman, Assistant Superintendent of secondary education, and Brett McFadden, Chief Business Officer, both resigned from their roles. Both individuals are senior leaders in the district, and have years of experience serving local students.
On a personal note, I have always been impressed with both men’s commitment to the students they serve. Murry knows many students by name and regularly attends sporting events at our local high schools. He has also, on more then one occasion, told me that he is excited for the future because the students of today are going to be great citizens tomorrow. Brett has also impressed me with his focus on equality across the District and he is one of the drivers for the improvements to access in technology at Aptos schools.
While the search for candidates is in process, an interim CBO will be hired to continue the work of the District.
In any change comes opportunity. The opportunity for a fresh set of eyes to look at the issues at hand and formulate different solutions to very difficult issues. In the coming weeks, hiring managers from across the District will work with the Trustees to identify, interview and select the best candidates for the job. Pajaro Valley Unified School District is a better place because of Murry and Brett’s contribution. Now it is time to look forward and find new individuals to fill their roles and move the District forward.
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New CBO Hired
On June 10, 2015 The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees approved hiring Melody Canady as the new Chief Business Officer.
Canady replaces the District’s former CBO Brett McFadden, who resigned as of May 1. Her contract was approved by a 6-0 vote with trustee Jeff Ursino absent.
She was assistant superintendent of business services for the Greenfield Union School District. According to PVUSD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Sharon Roddick, Canady will earn between $139,450 and $162,689 per year.