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Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Board of Education President Michelle Bailey’s State of the Schools speech will call for stability and unity in the face of leadership changes in the district, according to a preview of the speech provided to Pasadena Now.
Bailey will present the 2023 State of the Schools address on May 18 at 6 p.m. The event will be held at John Muir Early College Magnet High School, 1905 N. Lincoln Ave.
“I look forward to updating the community on the progress of the district regarding student achievement and the budget,” Bailey told Pasadena Now.
The speech also includes updates on Measure O and the strategic plan.
“One of our proudest accomplishments was to be able to give our teachers a 10% salary increase, the largest single increase in district history,” the speech reads.
On Tuesday, Pasadena Now reported that PUSD Superintendent Dr. Brian McDonald unsuccessfully applied for the position of Superintendent of Columbus, Ohio city schools. Although he was a finalist, he was not chosen for that position.
Chief Business Officer Dr. Leslie Barnes, Facilities Director Leonard Hernandez and Chief of Technology Tendaji Jamal have left or tendered their resignations this year. Late last year, Chief Human Resources Officer Stephen Miller retired.
“As changes happen at the leadership level, I know that there is speculation and uncertainty but we must lead through any change with steadiness and a clear vision to serve our students,” the speech reads.
The PUSD board president must deliver a State of the Schools speech each year, as mandated by the Pasadena City Charter.
The event is also an opportunity for the community to learn more about the current state of the District’s schools and the plans for the future.
People unable to attend can watch a live stream of the event at www.pusd.us/stateofschools or view it on the District’s KLRN-TV channel, available on Channel 95 for Charter Spectrum subscribers and Channel 99 for AT&T U-Verse customers.
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