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Press Release
Paul Hay named Superintendent of MetroED
At last night’s Metropolitan Education District’s Governing Board meeting, Paul R. Hay was named MetroED’s Superintendent for a one year term effective January 1, 2007. The Board’s announcement replaces a previous decision by the Board in September to name Hay Interim Superintendent effective January 1.
Hay replaces Superintendent Tim Hallett who announced his plans to retire at the end of December 2006 during the closed session of MetroED’s August 23rd Board Meeting. Hallett has served as MetroED’s Superintendent since July 1, 2003.
Hallett is pleased that Hay has been appointed as MetroED’s Superintendent because it will allow a smooth transition between superintendents.
“I share Superintendent Hallett’s vision for making MetroED programs the finest in California and I am committed to a seamless leadership transition,” Hay said. “I’m excited by the prospect of continuing efforts to provide the best possible career technical and adult education alternatives for our high school and adult students.”
MetroED’s programs include Central County Occupational Center (CCOC) and Metropolitan Adult Education Program (MAEP). MetroED is a Joint Powers Authority serving students in the Campbell Union High School District, East Side Union High School District, Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District, Milpitas Unified, San Jose Unified, and the Santa Clara Unified District.
Since October 2003, Hay has held positions at MetroED as the Chief Business Official, Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations and most recently, as Acting Superintendent. During this time, Hay has restructured the MetroED fund balances to provide financial stability and was instrumental in implementing substantial infrastructure upgrades to the CCOC campus. He also obtained a $1 million Qualified Zone Academy Bond (QZAB) to finance facility renovations for a new Law Careers Academy which includes CCOC’s popular Law Enforcement and Forensic Investigation classes.
With 12 years of experience in education, Hay has served in a variety of leadership positions including the Director of Business Support for Hayward Unified School District and Director of Fiscal Services for New Haven Unified School District, Union City.
Hay also has a combined total of more than 36 years experience in Business, Finance, and non-profit organization leadership including nearly four years as Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. Hay has also served on a variety of boards and commissions including seven years on the Milpitas Planning Commission, four years as chair, four years on the Milpitas Community Advisory Commission, two years as chair, and three years on the St. John’s School Board in Milpitas.
Hay holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Business Environment from the University of Oregon, and an MBA degree from Santa Clara University. The longtime Milpitas resident is married to Marilyn Hay who is in her fourth year as chair of the Milpitas Library Commission. Hay has three children. His oldest son David lives in Redding and his daughter Cecily lives in Georgia. His youngest son Daniel is a junior at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona.
MetroED is the largest career-oriented educational organization in
Santa Clara County, comprised of high school and adult occupational,
academic and community programs.
MetroED annually provides 50,000 diverse students with the skills
to help them be productive, income-earning and tax-paying contributors to
Silicon Valley.
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