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Board approves cabinet CTO contract after public criticism of hiring process

Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees · March 20, 2026
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Trustees voted to approve a cabinet-level contract for Misty Roton as chief technology officer; public speakers criticized converting the role to cabinet rank and questioned internal candidate opportunities and wireless/health concerns.

The Pajaro Valley Unified School District board approved a cabinet-level contract to hire Misty Roton as chief technology officer, a decision that drew public scrutiny over the recruitment process and the pay attached to the position.

Assistant Superintendent Kit Bragg presented the contract terms, including a start date of April 1, 2026 and a salary tied to the 2025–26 cabinet salary schedule; the board asked that the summary language and the merit recruitment…

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