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East Whittier board appoints Thomas Baird to fill Area 4 vacancy
Summary
After interviewing six candidates for the Trustee Area 4 vacancy, the East Whittier City School District Governing Board voted to appoint Thomas Baird as the provisional board member; the Oath of Office will be administered at the regular 6:00 p.m. meeting.
The East Whittier City School District Governing Board on Tuesday appointed Thomas Baird as the provisional Trustee for Area 4 after interviewing six applicants.
Thomas Baird, a licensed clinical social worker who said he has more than eight years of experience in education and social services, told the board he would bring a "student-centered" approach and prioritized equity, collaboration and transparency. "I'm here for the kids, not just my own," Baird said during his opening remarks.
Board members deliberated in public after the interviews and then considered competing motions to appoint Miguel Hernandez and Thomas Baird. The board called the roll and voted in favor of…
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