High school district announces three finalists out of 28 applicants for superintendent position

FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Union High School District board of trustees has announced its finalists for the position of superintendent. Three candidates will be further interviewed for the position. They are:

*Mr. Mark Davalos, Scappoose, Oregon

*Mr. Gregory Mizel, Escondido, Calif.

*Dr. Hugo Pedroza, Lompoc, Calif.

Interviews are scheduled to be conducted the week of August 18. According to district officials, numerous stakeholders will have the opportunity to meet the final candidates and submit input to the board about each of them.

Fallbrook Union High School District retained the services of California School Board Association’s representative, McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C. to assist in conducting its search.

The consultants reviewed, screened, and conducted extensive background checks on 28 applicants.

On August 12, the consultants presented the applicants to the board of trustees and provided detailed background information on each applicant. The board selected three finalists.