Board of Education's Gaudelli Will Not Seek Second Term

Greetings Friends,

I wanted to send along a short note to let you know that I've decided that I will not seek a second Board of Education term in 2014.  It was a difficult choice as I've enjoyed my time representing this great community.  I have learned a great deal as a Board member and have been humbled by the opportunity to serve.  But I was recently named department chair at Teachers College, Columbia which promises to put many additional demands on my time. 

I am very hopeful that the next person who takes up the responsibility to fill this seat will do so with the care and diligence required of this important office along with a commitment to doing what is in the best interest of all 6,700 students in SOMSD. I have purposely made this announcement well in advance of the filing deadline (July 28) so that people interested in serving have time to consider the possibility.  I would be more than happy to talk with anyone interested in running. 

I am deeply indebted to many outstanding colleagues on the current Board and look forward to completing my term, set to expire in December, 2014. 

Enjoy the summer!

-- Bill Gaudelli