The Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) Board of Trustees congratulates Superintendent Michael Matsuda on the announcement of his retirement.
Matsuda’s 11-year tenure has been a defining era of innovation, student empowerment, and national recognition for public education transformation.
“Superintendent Matsuda’s legacy is one of courage, vision, and relentless dedication to equity, innovation, and student voice,” said Board President Brian O’Neal. “His leadership has not only reshaped AUHSD but has served as a national model for the future of public education.”
Under Matsuda’s leadership, AUHSD became the first California Democracy School District, secured over $26 million in community school funding (the most proportionally in the state), and empowered students through groundbr