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Superintendent Jared Ryan previews fall opening, honors community leaders and mourns longtime teacher
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Jared Ryan told the Gilbert Unified District board the district welcomed nearly 160 newly certified staff at a kickoff event, recognized three community partners, and announced the death of a 20-year teacher; school begins July 28 with more than 30,000 students across 38 campuses.
Superintendent Dr. Jared Ryan told the board the district is preparing for a large fall opening and thanked staff and community partners for their support. "We welcomed nearly a 160 new certified staff members who made the decision to join the Gilbert Public Schools family," Ryan said, noting the new teacher kickoff was held at Desert Ridge High School and that energy at the event was "absolutely electric."
In context for the board, Ryan highlighted the district's history and community contributions and recognized three local leaders for service to schools: Jane Veil of Landings Credit Union, John Moten of Central Christian Church, and Eric Benson of Benson Systems. He also relayed sad news: "It is with a heavy heart that I do share the news of a passing of a long time GPS teacher, Miss Amy Williams," describing her as "a deeply committed 20 year veteran" who served Desert Ridge Junior High and South Valley Junior High.
Ryan reminded the board that school is scheduled to start July 28: "School officially starts 1 week from today. July 28, when over 30,000 students will walk through our doors across our 38 campuses." He closed by thanking parents and the community for entrusting students to the district and by saying he looked forward to partnering with families to support the coming year.
The superintendent's report was delivered as a non-action informational item; no formal board direction or vote followed the report.
