Education

PEORIA UNIFIED GOVERNING BOARD SELECTS NEW SUPERINTENDENT

The Governing Board recently voted to enter into Superintendent of Leadership and Secondary Instruc- elementary schools and eight high schools that excel contract negotiations with Dr. Jason Reynolds tion within the Paradise Valley Unified School District in academics, arts, athletics and Career and Technito serve as the Peoria Unified School District’s from 2015-2019. Dr. Reynolds started his career in cal Education programs. The Strategic Plan outlines next superintendent. Pending the result of successful the Paradise Valley Unified School District in 1997, a laser focus on four key areas: Student Success, contract negotiations, the Board is expected to of- where he has also held positions of Director of Cur- Safety and Well-Being, Stewardship of Community ficially approve him as superintendent at an upcoming riculum and Instruction, principal, assistant principal, Resources and Community Connection. Above all, meeting effective July 1, 2020. Appointing a super- and teacher. Dr. Reynolds is the President of the Ari- Peoria Unified is committed to transparency, parent intendent is one of the primary jobs of a Governing zona School Administrators Association, Educational involvement and ensuring that “Every Student, Every Board. The Peoria Unified Board worked diligently on Services Division. He has his Bachelor of Arts degree Day is Prepared to Shape Tomorrow.” this process for months and considered feedback from from Central College, Master of Education and Ed.D. all stakeholders. both from Northern Arizona University.

“On behalf of the Governing Board, we are so grate- As you know, Superintendent Linda Palles-Thompson ful for the level of interest from all the candidates who applied. The engagement from staff, parents and guardians, students and the community in supporting this important decision was incredible,” said Governwill retire at the end of this school year after more than 30 years in Peoria Unified and will be so greatly missed. Get Your Kids ing Board President, Mrs. Monica Ceja Martinez. Peoria Unified School District is nestled in the North“Dr. Reynolds has the integrity, vision and values to lead our district into the future. We look forward to welcoming Dr. Reynolds as he transitions to his new role.” west Valley of Peoria, Arizona and is home to 42 stellar public schools that are unique and created to fit the needs of all students. Peoria Unified is the choice district for more than 37,000 students and 4,000 staff, Outside!! serving as one of the largest employers in the West Dr. Jason Reynolds currently serves as the Deputy Su- Valley and one of the largest unified school districts in perintendent of Peoria Unified School District. Prior Arizona. The district has signature programs spread to his appointment, Dr. Reynolds served as Assistant out between 34 kindergarten through eighth-grade Want to reduce screen )me for your kids and get some fresh air? Are you looking for fun ac)vi)es to do all year long right here in our state? Check out Ladybug’s Blog Eculeus Group Publishing is are you awesome? HIRING We’re Get Your Kids Outside! Want to reduce screen ti me for your kids and get some fresh air? Are you looking for fun acti viti es for ar<cles highligh<ng fun growing and we want YOU to join our sales team! to do all year long right here in our state? Check out Ladybug’s Blog for Arizona adventures arti cles highlighti ng fun Arizona for the whole family! Call 888-313-7916 adventures for the whole family!

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