CAPISTRANO UNIFIED APPOINTS DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION
At its meeting on November 3, Capistrano Unified Trustees appointed John Forney to the position of Director of Construction, filling the vacancy left by the retirement of Mark Bauer. Mr. Forney began his career in CUSD in 2006 as a maintenance planner where he was responsible for managing personnel and resources to complete all work-orders in the areas of HVAC, electrical, carpentry, painters, general maintenance, and welding at 55 school sites. For the past five months, he has served as CUSD’s Interim Director of Construction.
Mr. Forney has gained a reputation for his open and transparent communication with the community, collaborating with constituents on recent projects including the placement of portables at Oso Grande to accommodate unexpected student growth. He is known for making house-calls, going door-to-door to solicit input, answer questions and address concerns regarding construction projects. He has hosted several community forums to work on building a partnership with CUSD families, neighbors, city governments, and community organizations. Mr. Forney has a keen understanding of construction fundamentals and district needs, making him a strong candidate to fill this position.
Mr. Forney is a resident of San Clemente and lives with his wife, a teacher at Bergeson Elementary School, and two children. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family. CUSD is delighted to welcome Mr. Forney to his new position and looks forward to building strong partnerships with its community through his openness, dedication and strong work ethic.
