Board approves multiple administrator hires, names new Victoria West principal
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Summary
At its June 19 meeting the board approved hires for multiple administrative positions across the district and named Michael Hernandez principal of Victoria West High School; approvals were unanimous following closed-session discussion.
The Board of Trustees voted unanimously on June 19 to employ a slate of administrators recommended by district leadership, including a principal appointment for Victoria West High School.
Why it matters: Administrator hires shape leadership at campuses and department levels; the appointment of a new principal at Victoria West is a senior leadership decision that affects campus direction ahead of the new school year.
The board approved employment of the following administrators (names and positions as recommended by district administration): - Anna Avila — Director, State & Federal Programs - Michelle Ruthman — Associate Principal, Victoria East High School - Charlie Holloway — Assistant Principal, Victoria East High School - Brandy [last name recorded differently in the transcript] — Assistant Principal, Schaller Elementary School - Natalie Gerhardt — Assistant Principal, Torres Elementary School - Kathy Myers — Assistant Academic Administrator, JJC - Alicia Hill — College Readiness Coordinator, Office of Innovation - Chloe Shoemake — Dean of Students, Smith STEM Elementary School - Lori Holloway Johnson — Dean of Students, O'Connor Elementary School - Caitlin Lewis — Dean of Students, Shields Elementary School - Cody Franz — Social Emotional Behavior Support Specialist, STEM Middle School
In a separate motion the board also approved the superintendent’s recommendation to employ Michael Hernandez as principal of Victoria West High School. Both motions were made after closed-session discussion; each motion passed unanimously 7–0.
Ending: Trustees publicly congratulated the recommended administrators. District staff said hires were part of standard personnel processes and would be announced to their campuses.