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Omaha school board appoints Viridian Almanza (Almanza Zavala) to fill Subdistrict 8 vacancy; sworn in at meeting
Summary
After interviewing three candidates for the Subdistrict 8 vacancy, the board nominated and appointed Viridian Almanza (Almanza Zavala). Board members cited her community engagement, work with immigrant families and experience in youth programs. She took the oath of office immediately and will serve the remainder of the term.
The Omaha Public Schools Board of Education on Feb. 3 appointed Viridian (Viri) Almanza (Almanza Zavala) to fill a board vacancy in Subdistrict 8 and administered the oath of office at the meeting.
Selection process and rationale: The board interviewed three candidates in public sessions earlier in the meeting. During discussion before the vote board members cited Almanza's work with community nonprofits, direct…
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