Dr. Pat McCarville, Family Physician at the Valley Methodist Physicians Clinic, concluded his 16 years of service to the DC West School Board in December. Before Dr. McCarville completed his last Board meeting, we asked him a few questions about his time on the Board.
What has been the most fulfilling thing to you as a Board member?
The fulfilling Board achievements have included:
- Inheriting a 7 figure deficit and 16 years later leaving with a cash reserve
- Hiring three gifted educator superintendents and allowing them to guide the district growth we have enjoyed
- Modernizing all existing structures and building state of the art facilities for the future
How has the district changed during your time serving?
Growth. A district with no outside growth will not survive. Option enrollment is school choice and the district must embrace the concept and grow it even more in order to stay competitive in the metro area.
What are you most proud of during your time on the school board?
Being a part of four different board units that kept a singular focus of “what is best for students”, and not allowing personal issues to jade decision making.
What is one wish you have for the school district's future?
The district must continue to be innovative in use of taxpayer dollars and develop competitive curriculum while maintaining relevancy in the metro area. The District cannot think it is an island.
