“I am truly grateful for the trust and confidence you are placing in me to lead this district into a future full of promise and growth,” Sharon Ofek said in an emailed statement Thursday. “While there is undoubtedly a lot of work ahead, with challenges to address and successes to celebrate, I am eager and enthusiastic about the possibilities that lie before us. I am confident that together, we can navigate these issues, finding solutions through unity, encouragement and shared determination.”
“I’m not sure what happened,” said community member Mike Gibbs during the public comment period at the meeting. “You’ve had the protocols, you’ve had the training but somehow this individual … wandered around in at least one school. Apparently the principal stopped them and escorted them out. Good. But how did they get there in the first place and where was the breakdown?”
Thursday’s board meeting unveiled a new partnership – a $7,800 contract with the National Coalition Building Institute to provide additional cultural proficiency professional development sessions.
“I am thrilled and honored to serve as the superintendent of PGUSD and am looking forward to working closely with the board of education while serving Pacific Grove’s students, families and employees,” said the district's new superintendent Linda Adamson. “The opportunity to lead and serve this proud and collaborative community truly is a dream come true. PGUSD has a long history of excellence and innovation and I look forward to building on those successes as we focus our efforts on helping every child succeed by continuing to build strong connections and a sense of belonging for our students, staff and families.”