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San Rafael board appoints Julio Villalobos as Valle Vista Elementary principal
Summary
The San Rafael City Schools Board appointed Julio Villalobos to lead Valle Vista Elementary, effective July 1, 2025, following a closed-session personnel action under Government Code 54957.
The San Rafael City Schools Board of Trustees voted unanimously May 19 to appoint Julio Villalobos as principal of Valle Vista Elementary School, effective July 1, 2025. The appointment was announced in a public report out after a closed session on a personnel matter under Government Code 54957.
In a brief statement after the appointment, Villalobos thanked the board and district leaders. “I wanted to express my gratitude in being appointed as a new principal at the Valle Vista Elementary School,” he said. “With my appointment, I hope to bring my vision, my shared leadership model, and the commitment necessary to support our students, our staff, and our families.”
Board President Danielle Martin read the closed-session report to the public, saying the action concerned a "public employee appointment" and citing Government Code 54957 as the authority for closed deliberations. According to the report, the board voted to appoint Villalobos and approved the effective date of July 1, 2025.
Trustee Kerner seconded the motion; the board recorded a unanimous vote to approve the appointment. The board did not discuss personnel details in open session beyond the formal announcement.
Villalobos said he looked forward to establishing relationships with staff and families and to focusing on growth and student success at Valle Vista. The board indicated the appointment completes hiring actions discussed during the meeting's closed session.
