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Riverside Unified appoints Dr. Sonia Yamas as next superintendent, effective July 14
Summary
The RUSD board voted unanimously in closed session to appoint Dr. Sonia Yamas as superintendent starting July 14, citing her 25-plus years in public education and experience in large urban districts.
The Riverside Unified School District Board of Education voted unanimously 5-0 in closed session to appoint Dr. Sonia Yamas as the district's next superintendent, effective July 14, the board announced at its June 26 meeting.
Board President Lee introduced Yamas and said the board selected her after closed-session consideration. “We took action, during closed session by a unanimous vote 5‑0, to appoint the next superintendent of Riverside Unified, starting July 14, Dr. Sonia Yamas,” President Lee said.
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