New principal stresses student support, safety and community at West High School

The new principal of West High School, identified in the record only as "New principal (name not specified)," said they were "honored and excited to be the principal of West High School," and emphasized supporting students' dreams and safety.

In brief remarks, the principal said the campus shows "excitement, the pride, and the community coming together" and described West High as "a school where every student matters, where their voices are important, where their education and their dreams are supported." They added that students at the school are "resilient."

The principal outlined priorities including creating an environment where students, teachers and the wider community feel welcome and safe, and supporting students toward graduation and "college and career readiness," language they used verbatim. They appealed to parents, teachers and students for collaboration in the new role.

The remarks concluded with a reference to the school mascot: "Once a panther, always a panther. Let's go west." The record does not include the principal's name or details about the appointment process, start date, or any formal vote or action related to the hire.

The brief statement appeared as part of the meeting record; no policy proposals, budget items, formal motions or board votes concerning the principal's appointment are recorded in the provided transcript.