New Dublin School Superintendent in Place For 2016-17 School Year

DUBLIN, CA — Dublin Unified School district has hired a new superintendent. Dr. Leslie Boozer has replaced Dr. Stephen Hanke, who retired on June 30.

Dr. Boozer is now settled into her new position and has written an open letter introducing herself to the community:

Dear Dublin Community,

I am so proud and honored to be your new Superintendent. Even in the short time I’ve been in Dublin, this much is very apparent: the Dublin Unified School District is poised for continued success and I’m excited and prepared to contribute.

With effective leadership at the Board level, a strong and thoughtful Strategic Plan in place to guide our work, outstanding leadership at the site and district levels, exemplary teachers and support staff, incredible parents and students as our partners, continued strong partnership with our community and city, and strong fiscal policies and planning in place, we are well-prepared for the future opportunities in the upcoming school year.

Without any doubt, Dublin students are continuing to learn and achieve at greater levels each year. This sustained growth is tied to our dedicated staff, remarkable community support and our effective use of resources.

We are committed to continued improvement and enhancing learning opportunities for every student in every school. Dublin Unified provides a safe, and high-quality learning environment focused on developing future leaders with sound character. We are building and improving our facilities to ensure that every child has the most conducive environment in which to learn and thrive. We are attracting, employing and retaining outstanding teachers, support staff, site and district leaders. With a strong reputation for excellence, we are ensuring that all Dublin students become lifelong learners and are exceptionally prepared for college, career and life as part of a global community.

Dublin is thriving and growing and we anticipate that our student enrollment will continue to increase in the coming years. It is our priority, as a district, to involve our community in our work to expand, support and improve our local schools. We invite you to be a partner, to ensure the success of every child and build a stronger Dublin community.

Your commitment and support of Dublin schools is already evident. I look forward to working in this outstanding district and serving the community on behalf of our students.

Sincerely,
Dr. Leslie Boozer, Superintendent

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