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Desert Sands introduces three new principals and director of nutrition; board confirms multiple management appointments and retirements
Summary
The board publicly introduced Joshua Astad (Palm Desert Charter Middle School principal), Carlos Montiel (director of nutrition services) and Monica Rodriguez (Indio High School principal). In closed session the board approved several certificated and classified management appointments and accepted retirements.
The Desert Sands Unified School District Board of Education introduced three newly named district leaders on July 15 and, in closed session, approved additional management appointments and several retirements.
Joshua Astad was introduced as the new principal of Palm Desert Charter Middle School. Astad told the board he is “excited to be here not just to lead but to listen, also to learn, to be part of something great.” The board and superintendent welcomed his move from Minnesota and noted his decades of experience in middle school education and school leadership.
Carlos Montiel was introduced as the district’s new director of nutrition services. Montiel said, “I am deeply humbled to accept the position of director of nutrition…
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