Paget Will Not Run for Board of Ed Seat

After six years on the , current President Steven Paget has decided against another three-year term.

In a Monday afternoon email—hours before the deadline to file for the election— Paget announced his decision against running for his seat. He is rounding out his second-three year term on the board.

Paget did not state a specific reason for his decision in his email.

"After being elected six years ago I made the board my top priority and made myself available year round, devoting time to understanding the issues and trying to solve problems," he said in the email. "I have been privileged to serve but now I look forward to pursuing other interests including volunteering with the Boy Scouts and dedicating more time to my job and family."

Paget cited his interaction with staff, administration, students and parents as positive experiences during his time on the board.

"My main goal has been provide a better education for the students of the district," Paget said. "What I have also seen is a district that operates much more efficiently than the state in general. Outside of Hillsborough people can complain about too much administration, out of control spending and intractable unions but that is not what we have here in Hillsborough. Over and over, by the state’s analysis, by looking at the data we are high achieving and low spending. I am proud of both aspects of the district but especially proud of what our students achieve every day."