Gerardo Partida began his service to the McMinnville School Board at last night’s business meeting with an official swearing-in. He was first introduced to district staff at the annual Welcome Back event in August. He is the first Latino to serve on the board.

Partida fills the spot left vacant after Dr. Scott Schieber resigned to move with his family to New Zealand. The term runs through June 30, 2019, and the four-year, at-large position will be on the ballot in May.  

Partida, a father of three, was the first president of the district’s Hispanic Parent Advisory Committee. He had served on the district budget committee since last December.

A former real estate agent, Partida also has been active as a volunteer with his children’s schools. He has worked with Habitat for Humanity and Community Home Builders, a nonprofit cooperative homebuilding program, as well.

9/11/2018