It’s rare for district superintendents to dip their toes into the often-partisan politics of school board elections. Not only can getting into the nitty gritty of campaigns take away district leaders’ nonpartisan sheen, but it could also put their jobs at risk.

A superintendent can be hired, and even fired, by their school board. So, if they endorse a candidate who loses, for example, who’s to say the board won’t fire them?

Despite the political minefield of getting involved in school board races, Cajon Valley Union School District Superintendent David Miyashiro said he plans to do just that.

A little background: It’s not the first time Miyashiro has contemplated jumping into the political arena. Cajon Valley’s board politics have for years veered into national culture war fare, largely

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