After sifting through a total of six applicants for the vacant trustee position on the Oxford School Board, Brandon Township resident Major Murray was sworn in at their Dec. 12 meeting.
The position was opened after former trustee Judy Kubina resigned in November to pursue a career in paralegal.
Murray said a member of the high school staff suggested he apply for the open position.
‘I considered it and determined that serving on the board would be a good way to serve the community in an area of immediate need,? he said.
As the rookie on the board, Murray said he has a lot to learn.
‘After serving for a while and building credibility with the other board members and the community, if I then notice an area in which we can improve how we handle issues or make decisions, then I will make those recommendations to my colleagues,? he said.
Right now, Murray’s goals as a school board trustee are ‘to maximize the education provided by the Oxford School District.?
‘As a new member, my individual goal is to be properly prepared to deliberate and vote on all policy and oversight issues which come before the board,? he said.
Even though this is his first experience on a board of any kind, Murray is an active member of the Oxford Athletic Boosters.
He also helps with the scoring at home wrestling meets and said he and his wife, Amy, who is the trail manager for the Polly Ann Trail, are active in supporting the extracurricular activities their children participate in.
His daughter, Jordan, is a junior at OHS, while his son Nicholas graduated last June.
Oxford Superintendent Virginia Brennan-Kyro gives the oath of office to Major Murray.