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Chico Unified recognizes outgoing trustees; trustee Caitlyn Doby delivers farewell
Summary
The board honored outgoing members Matt Tennis and Caitlyn Doby. Colleagues praised both for service; Doby delivered closing remarks highlighting relationships and reflection as central to governance.
The Chico Unified School District board on Nov. 20 recognized outgoing trustees Matt Tennis (absent) and Caitlyn Doby for their service. Board members and staff presented plaques and framed staff comments about each member's contributions.
Speakers highlighted Tennis's stewardship and concern for school safety and Doby's 12 years of service to the district (eight as a teacher and four as a trustee). Trustees praised Doby's approachability, advocacy for students, and ability to explain complex issues. Several colleagues spoke about productive working relationships and mutual respect across differing viewpoints.
Doby gave farewell remarks in which she emphasized that board work is "all about relationships" and urged future trustees to find common ground and maintain a spirit of relationship building. The board noted two newly elected trustees, Tisha Hayes and Gail Olsen, will be sworn in at the regular December meeting and thanked outgoing members for their service.
Why it matters: Leadership transitions shape board priorities and governance culture; the ceremony and remarks signal a handoff in direction as new trustees prepare to take office.
