Longtime parent volunteer Patrick Flynn was chosen Tuesday to fill a vacancy on the San Bruno Park Elementary School District Board of Trustees during a special meeting.
Skip Henderson, who retired from the board due to health issues May 1 after 31 years, was nearly done with his term. After the April announcement, the board decided to appoint someone to fill the seat through November, when Henderson’s term was to expire. Flynn, president of the San Bruno Education Foundation, and former trustees Russ Hanley and Chuck Zelnik applied for the position. The vote to appoint Flynn was unanimous.
“I feel I can help create an improved link to the San Bruno community and current board by promoting and facilitating trust through improved communication by listening and responding in a civil manner,” Flynn wrote when explaining why he applied for the position.
He will start the job Tuesday, May 28.
Flynn, chief engineer at Able Engineering, also has years of experience with the district as a very active parent volunteer. Flynn has served as the Portola Parent Teacher Association president for two years and has served as president of the San Bruno Education Foundation since it started in 2005. Flynn is an active volunteer throughout the district.
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In his application, Flynn described the district’s strength as its teaching staff and parents.
“The teachers are dedicated to provide top-notch education to the children. The parents are motivated to have their schools and children achieve their personal excellence,” he wrote.
When asked what areas of the district could be improved, Flynn pointed to community engagement and collaboration to create a trusting relationship.
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