ATTACHMENT C
PSUSD Superintendent's
Nomination of Jody Diaz for the
Parks & Recreation Commission
150 District Center Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264 | Phone 760-883-2700 | www.psusd.us
Superintendent of Schools, Marcus Funchess, Ed.D.
Board of Education: Karen Cornett, President
Charlie Ervin Jr., Vice President/Clerk | Sergio Espericueta, Member John A. Gerardi, Member |Madonna Gerrell, Member
May 13, 2026
Brenda Pree, City Clerk
City of Palm Springs
David H. Ready, Mayor Pro Tem
City of Palm Springs
Subject: Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission
Dear Ms. Pree and Mayor Pro Tem Ready,
The Palm Springs Unified School District respectfully submits the appointment of Ms. Jody Diaz, Assistant Principal of Raymond Cree Middle School, to serve on the City of Palm Springs Parks and Recreation Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2029.
Ms. Diaz brings valuable experience working with youth, families, and the broader Palm Springs community, and we believe her participation will contribute positively to the Commission’s work in supporting parks, recreation programs, and community engagement throughout the city.
Thank you for your consideration and continued partnership with Palm Springs Unified School District. Please let us know if any additional information or documentation is required.
Sincerely,
Marcus Funchess, Ed.D.,
Superintendent of Schools,
Palm Springs Unified School District