Pleasant Ridge schools appoint new board president

The governing board of the Pleasant Ridge Union School District appointed a new member June 13 to replace its outgoing president Roger White, who resigned his seat as of June 8.

The board appointed Robert Tice-Raskin to fill the remainder of White's term, reported Superintendent Britta Skavdahl.

White, who works with cities and counties on land management, had been a member of the governing board for the past nine years and had served three two-year terms as board president, including the past two years.

?I will miss (White), as will the rest of the board,? Skavdahl told The Union. ?He's been a key player, he loves the district, and I hugely appreciate the time he gave the district and help he gave me. I wish him well.?

White cited increasing professional demands from out of state and the graduation of his youngest child as partial reasons for his departure.

?With my business situation and having been there long enough, it was time to move on and open the seat to new blood,? White told The Union. ?And, with the number of people who have passion for the district, I felt comfortable leaving.?

A parent of five children in the district, Tice-Raskin also volunteers as an art docent in addition to numerous other volunteer work undertaken in support of both school and community youth programs.

Tice-Raskin is a prosecutor with the United States Attorney's Office-Eastern California Division where he serves as the chief of the white collar crime unit.

His legal background, as well as his strong analytical and consensus building skills, will be of great value to the district as we continue to navigate difficult economic and budgetary times, Skavdahl said.

?He is awesome,? Skavdahl said. ?I am so excited to have him joining the board.?

To contact Staff Writer Chris Rosacker, email crosacker@theunion.com or call (530) 477-4236.

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