The communications manager for Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue has been appointed to fill a vacant seat on the Washoe County School Board.
Adam Mayberry earlier worked as the spokesman for the city of Sparks and as the press secretary for former Nevada Congressman Jon Porter.
The board appointed him Tuesday to represent an at-large district that was vacated last month after former Trustee Jaqueline Calvert acknowledged she no longer lived in the district and resigned.
District F covers the eastern part of the WCSD.
“I want to congratulate Adam Mayberry and express our sincere thanks to all of the candidates who submitted applications to serve on our Board of Trustees,” said Board President Dr. Angie Taylor. “This was a difficult decision for all of us, as each of the candidates was highly qualified and dedicated to public service. As a Board, we are eager to move forward together in the important business of running our school district, and we welcome Adam to join us in supporting our students, staff members, and families in our educational mission.”
“As the parent of two students in the District, I know how vital WCSD’s educational mission is,” said Mayberry. “I look forward to collaborating with my fellow trustees as we work to support our District family. Working in concert with the community and gathering input of our community members will also be a crucial part of our work. I consider this a wonderful honor as well as a huge responsibility, and I look forward to serving our entire community as a member of the WCSD Board of Trustees.”
Other finalists for the position included Elvira Diaz, who ran for the Sparks City Council in 2020, and Jack Heinemann, who graduated from Damonte Ranch High School in 2019.
Fifty-four schools are in District F.
Mayberry was sworn into office following the selection.
(The Associated Press, Washoe County School District contributed to this report.)
