Mónica Anzo, the new superintendent of the Alisal district, told staff and community members she will invite parents and residents to a series of meetings in the coming weeks to inform planning for the 2025–26 school year.

Anzo framed her approach around collaboration and stability, saying she will work “Como una familia, colaboraré con el personal, los padres y la comunidad para decidir juntos qué es lo mejor para el aprendizaje y el crecimiento académico de nuestros estudiantes.” Superintendent Mónica Anzo.

Anzo said she has worked in the district for 26 years and that she plans to be more present at schools and community events in the near term. She described priorities including student safety, engagement and readiness, and said she will “foster an environment of trust” that encourages innovation and growth.

In biographical remarks, Anzo said her parents immigrated from Mexico and described family roots and traditions that shape her leadership. She noted she has been married 12 years to George Yanson, identified in the remarks as director of maintenance and transportation at Alisal, and said family life informs her values for the district.

The superintendent did not provide dates or locations for the announced community meetings; she said only that they will occur “in the coming weeks.” The remarks were introductory and did not include formal board actions, budget proposals, or binding policy changes.

School staff, parents and community members who want details on the meetings should await announcements from district communications; meeting timing and format were not specified in the address.