Pacifica School District announces the Provisional Appointment of Nidhi Patel to the Pacifica School District Board of Trustees

At its August 19, 2021 Special Meeting of the Governing Board, the Pacifica School District Board of Trustees selected Ms. Nidhi Patel to fill the term of former Board member Jared Steele, who resigned as of June 30, 2021.  Ms. Patel was sworn in at the August 19, 2021 meeting and began her appointment immediately.

Ms. Patel is a former middle school teacher and has spent the last 10+ years in technology leading strategy and operations at HP, Samsung, Apple and currently leads a global sales vertical at Logitech. She has a BA and MBA from The University of Chicago and is also on the path to earn her Ed.D. and CBO Certification.

"I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the district and learners of my community. I look forward to hearing from and learning from the community as we support continued improvement in achievement and outcomes."

The term for this appointment to the Board of Trustees will end in December 2022. Unless a petition calling for a special election pursuant to Education Code § 5091 is filed in the office of the County Superintendent of Schools within 30 days of this provisional appointment, appointment shall be effective through the above stated date.