Judd resigns from MUSD board

Joshua Judd announced his resignation from the Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board during its regular meeting Wednesday.

He was elected in 2016, and his term was set to end in December.

“Home and work obligations have prevented me from being the kind of board member I need to be,” Judd said.

A Marine veteran and a teacher in another district, Judd said Wednesday was his last board meeting.

“It’s been one of the pleasures of my life,” he said.

“Obviously if we could reject his resignation we would,” Board President AnnaMarie Knorr said, telling Judd, “Your insight has been invaluable. Typically, you don’t have the opportunity to have a teacher on a school board. Because Mr. Judd works in a different district, he was able to serve. It’s really been truly enlightening for me for you to be able to share that perspective.”

“I truly, truly have enjoyed all the time we’ve spent together on the dais,” board member Patti Coutre told him.

The terms of Knorr and Torri Anderson are also ending this year. School board elections are on the General Election ballot. To run for office or inquire about an appointment, visit the Pinal County Superintendent of Schools.