Hello MBUSD family,
As we look to re-opening our schools fully in the fall, I am pleased to announce that at tomorrow's Board meeting, I will recommend Dr. Karina Gerger as the new principal at Mira Costa High School. Dr. Gerger emerged as the top candidate following a paper screening and panel interview by teachers, classified employees, administrators, and parents, and interviews with the Superintendent and cabinet. Dr. Gerger will be replacing Dr. Ben Dale, who is retiring after 11 years of service with the District. (The Board will be honoring Dr. Dale and his eleven years of service at tomorrow night's board meeting.)
I have worked closely with Dr. Gerger since 2010, and I am confident she is the right person for the job. In Dr. Gerger's words, "It is an absolute honor to be selected as the next Mira Costa High School principal and to follow Dr. Ben Dale who has given his ALL to Costa for the last 11 years. Pennekamp Elementary has been my heart and soul for the last four years and I will truly miss the incredible students, staff and community who have been a part of that journey. I look forward to being a Mira Costa Mustang again and for all the adventures ahead. Go Costa!” To see the press release and learn more about Dr. Gerger, please click here.
We now begin the process of filling the newly vacant Pennekamp Principal position. We will start that process tomorrow and keep the Pennekamp community informed on that process.
EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES (ELO)
The Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Plan was presented and then approved by the Board of Trustees at the March 5, 2021 Board Meeting. The MBUSD ELO plan includes services that begin this summer and extend through the school year.
Since last week's announcement, we have received a great deal of interest and sign up for our summer programs. Click here for more information and select a link to sign up.
