Liberty Elementary School District recommends Brandon Valdez as Blue Horizons principal

The Liberty Elementary District held a special governing board meeting on March 26, 2025, to address key administrative matters for the upcoming school year. The meeting began with a motion to approve the issuance of contracts and work agreements for the remaining positions for the 2025-2026 school year. The motion received a second and was put to a vote. Board members Kenyon, Schmidt, and Sensione voted in favor, while one member expressed a dissenting opinion, citing concerns over job descriptions that were not reviewed prior to the vote. The motion passed with a vote of 3 to 1.

Following this, the board moved on to discuss the appointment of a new principal for Blue Horizons Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year. Dr. Mahorn presented the recommendation to approve Mr. Brandon Valdez as the new principal. Mr. Valdez was selected after a thorough interview process that included participation from teachers, parents, classified staff, instructional coaches, and administrative personnel. With five years of administrative experience, Mr. Valdez was deemed a strong candidate for the position. If approved, he will receive a salary of $103,666.

The meeting concluded with the board's endorsement of Mr. Valdez as the principal for Blue Horizons Elementary, marking a significant step in the district's leadership for the upcoming school year.