DEL MAR –
Trustees of the Del Mar Union School District late Wednesday unanimously approved the appointment of Doug Perkins, a longtime resident, to the school board.
Perkins, who runs a public relations and consulting firm in San Diego, will serve out the term of Linda Crawford. Crawford resigned this spring, citing irreconcilable differences with trustees Katherine White, Annette Easton and Steven McDowell.
The three trustees have formed a political majority on the board, and earlier this spring they voted to buy out the contract of former Superintendent Tom Bishop. Crawford and trustee Janet Lamborghini opposed the ouster.
Perkins, 57, is a district parent with three children in elementary, middle and high schools. He said Thursday that he will work hard to be a consensus builder among parents, teachers and others.
“I'm a big believer in public involvement,” he said.
Perkins said he intends to run for election in November to continue serving as a trustee. He said he looks forward to helping find a superintendent to replace Bishop.
“I've been interested in education for a long time, and thought it would be a great opportunity,” Perkins said.
