FUHSD superintendent Mitchell announces retirement

On April 7, Fallbrook Union High School District (FUSHD) superintendent Dale Mitchell informed the district’s board of trustees of his plans to retire, with his last day of employment being Monday, September 1, 2014.

At the end of his term, Mitchell will have completed six years of service as superintendent in the FUHSD district, 13 years overall as superintendent, and 36 years in public education.

“I made the decision to announce my retirement at this time so that the board has sufficient time to determine whether to find a permanent or interim replacement, and what process it will implement...