Chief Business Officer Colby retires from DJUSD
Posted on 05/22/2020
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Davis, California --- Following a thirteen year career of service and leadership in the Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD), Chief Business and Operations Officer Bruce Colby announced his retirement effective July 31, 2020.

A former finance manager at Apple, Inc. in Cupertino and later a business and finance manager at two separate school districts in the Central Coast and Bay Area, Colby moved with his family to Davis in November 2006. Over his thirteen plus years with DJUSD, Colby has worked with multiple school boards, superintendents and DJUSD leadership teams. His fiscal and business leadership has built trust within the community and contributed to many significant achievements including the passage of seven parcel taxes and multiple financing efforts to improve facilities culminating with the recent passage of a successful $150 million bond measure and bond sale.

“Bruce not only has over a decade of outstanding service to our schools and the Davis community, but has provided strategic leadership through challenging times and has continued to provide valuable counsel to the Board of Education and our District leadership team,” said Dr. John Bowes, Superintendent of Davis Joint Unified. “I want to publicly thank Bruce for his dedication to serving our students and schools, for modeling transparency and for his efforts to educate the public and build trust for school finance.”

In addition to Colby’s service to DJUSD, he is board member of the Davis Chamber of Commerce, has been a past officer and board member of North Bay Schools Insurance Authority, served on multiple CASBO State Committees, the Davis Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board, and the Yolo County SELPA Program Administrators and Chief Business Officials Joint Advisory Committee. He is a graduate of the Eberhardt School of Business at University of the Pacific, the FCMAT CBO Mentor Program and is a CASBO Certified Chief Business Official.

As part of his announcement, Colby offered, “DJUSD is a special place and it has felt like home. We moved to Davis to make a home for our family and we are so thankful for the great teachers and staff for the exemplary education of our children who went to Willett and Holmes and all graduated from Davis Senior High. I will cherish time with colleagues including our gatherings, potlucks, and shared moments. Most important, I appreciate the chance to play a part in providing the best possible educational experience to students in Davis. It is now time for me to move to my next stage in life. I am looking forward to spending time with family and exploring new life adventures.”

Board of Education President Cindy Pickett stated, “Those of us who know Bruce personally admire him not only for his budget savvy and student-centered decision making, but also for his relentless commitment to equity, the community and his family. We wish Bruce all the best in his retirement and we remain confident Davis will continue to benefit from his valued expertise and contributions.”

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About DJUSD
The Davis Joint Unified School District provides innovative educational programs to approximately 8,500 students more than 16 school sites. In partnership with parents, DJUSD helps each student develop the abilities and values needed to reach their full potential. Each year, an average of 730 students graduate from district high schools. With approximately 1,100 employees, including 460 teachers, DJUSD has a budget of over $100 million per year, contributing significant economic value to the community. For more information go to www.djusd.net or facebook.com/DavisJointUnifiedSchoolDistrict.