The MUSD meeting began with board members interviewing Pete Wood from Area 2. Wood was a long-time district employee, substitute principal, and substitute assistant principal with extensive education and Marine Corps experience. During the questioning, Wood emphasized his readiness to support the Board and his wishes to work for teachers, focusing on training and support.
Both candidates submitted extensive resumes and had excellent credentials and references. They were both unopposed for their district, but the Board asked questions and then voted to approve them.
When asked what he was proudest of, Pete Wood said he was proud of being a teacher on assignment and a substitute principal in several of the schools in the basin. When asked what he would like to accomplish as a Board member, Wood said, “Well, quite frankly, I’m not sure what I’d like to accomplish. What I do feel is we need to make sure we get good teachers, they’re supported, and they get good training.” He added his concern about school safety issues…