Silvia Paz resigned as vice president of the Coachella Valley Unified School Board of Trustees after seven years, the school district announced Friday.
“During my time on the board, I’ve been proud to help advance policies that center on student wellbeing, academic achievement and restorative justice,” said Paz in a statement. “This decision was not made lightly. There is still important work ahead but I believe the foundation we’ve built will continue to move the district forward.”
District officials said her resignation was effective Tuesday. However, an explanation about her departure was not immediately available.
Paz’s resignation comes during a troubling time for the school district as Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez, R-Indio, put together a committee to audit the district’s alleged $60 million budget deficit.
“This crisis didn’t happen overnight, and it didn’t happen by accident,” said Gonzalez in a statement.
His request to audit was denied in a hearing in Sacramento Wednesday.
Officials will announce plans to fill the vacant seat at a later date in accordance to district policies and California Education Code.