Supt. Keller saluted in final Redondo school board meeting
by Garth Meyer The man in the Cole Haan shoes sat for his final school board meeting after 16 years as the superintendent for Redondo Beach Public Schools. A series of current and former colleagues and employees Tuesday night saluted Steven Keller’s work here, two weeks before his retirement. “You’ve always put kids first, and taught others to do the same,” said boardmember Raymur Flinn. “It’s demanding here. We move fast and I love it,” said boardmember Dan Elder. Board president David Witkin presented Keller, a horse-racing fan, with two tickets for grandstand seats at the 2023 Kentucky Derby. Sarah Robinson, president of the Redondo Beach Teachers Association, spoke for her colleagues. “Dr. Keller has always been willing to listen to our members’ concerns. As long as they to get to the point quickly.” Board student representative Chloe Caywood presented a video from ASB officers. Gil Fullen of Balfour Beatty Construction paid tribute. “You were fair but you were firm…” he said. “On time, on dime.” Former school board member Anita Avrick spoke. “You came to this district and took a chance with us. Our morale was in the toilet,” she said. Former boardmember Mike Christensen…
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