It’s tough to return to school after any type of time away.
 Former Superintendent Ray Borane returned to DUSD to take over as Chief Administrative Officer last week. |
Borane was approved to take over for Superintendent Earl Pettit who was placed on paid administrative leave through the end of his contract.
And Borane agreed to provide this service for only $1 over the length of the contract.
“I guess that anything good that has happened to me is because of this school district,” he said.
“They gave me my first job. They promoted me. Had they not had the faith in me, I might still be in the classroom.”
In taking on this difficult assignment, he said, “I love this community. I love this school district. That is the primary reason I came back to help.
“The school district really needed help righting the ship. My main goal is just point the ship in the right direction and improve any negative situation in order to present the new School District Superintendent a district they will happy to be at.”
Borane also praised current staff.
“The district is very fortunate to have good people in key positions including building principals, the great teaching staff at each of the schools along with all the support staff. They are all needed and vital if we are to reach our goals of providing students in the DUSD the best education possible.”
Despite being away for a number of years, Borane said he felt confident that he can still accomplish the goals of the district over the next several months.
Borane said his mains concerns during his time in the district will be the bond, budget and legislation affecting the district.
Because of his contacts and work experience in Phoenix and the Department of Education, he hopes to call on those contacts for some assistance in Douglas.
“I will know we will have been successful if we can hold everything together for the next administration with no disruptions. I want the new superintendent, whoever they are, to feel as comfortable as possible at DUSD.”
“My general goal is stability from the central office all the way to kindergarten.
“Right now I am totally engulfed in the budget and bond.”
He did not expect to make any major changes in the district.
“Everything is moving smoothly as far as I am concerned. I will rely heavily on those key people in academic positions,” Borane said.
Borane’s qualifications for the position includes 13 years as district superintendent, seven years as Deputy State Superintendent, four years as a consultant for the Cochise County School Superintendent, three years as an assistant superintendent and two years as high school vice principal.
He still is working with the city of Agua Prieta, advising them on issues north of their border, and with the Department of Homeland Security.
“My time is pretty flexible in those positions. My main priority right now is the Douglas Unified School District.”
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