Liberty Elementary School District’s governing board voted unanimously Wednesday to approve Trevor McDonald as its interim superintendent for the 2025-26 school year.
The decision followed a special board meeting at the district’s Jerry Robey facility, where members praised the depth of the candidate pool and McDonald’s extensive leadership background.
“We had over a dozen candidates interested in this district, and that really highlights Liberty and this area,” Boardmember Kris Kenyon said during the meeting. “We’re very excited about all the positive things that are happening.”
McDonald, who previously earned recognition as California Superintendent of the Year, thanked the board and community for their support.
“I want to say thank you to the board members for showing faith in me,” McDonald said. “I’m going to return that twofold or tenfold, or whatever we can. We must focus on kids and continue to work together.”
Board members stated that the selection process was rigorous, particularly given the short timeline.
“I think the questions were challenging. We looked for questions that were very appropriate to our district,” Todd said. “Mr. McDonald, you’re our selection, and we’re excited to have you.”
McDonald, a former football player, drew parallels between defensive teamwork on the field and collaboration within a school district.
“If one person doesn’t do their job, that could be a touchdown,” he told the board. “Same thing in a district — we just all need to do our jobs, and we need to hold each other accountable in a real positive way.”
He also credited the district’s staff and facilities for making him feel “very comfortable.”
Board members adjourned the meeting after welcoming McDonald’s family, noting his daughter’s recent appointment to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
The board will officially seat McDonald at its next meeting on July 14.
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Congratulations you have made an excellent choice for your interim Superintendent. He champions his students and makes decisions always based on what is best for the students. He is a great communicator, highly visible, and always spends a great deal of time visiting his schools on a daily basis. He is a team player who supports his staff yet at the same time holds them accountable for their work.
He is a good leader, often the driver behind many innovative projects.