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Albuquerque Public Schools elects 2025 officers; vice‑president nominee withdraws, citing "lateral violence"
Summary
At a Jan. 8 special meeting the Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education elected Danielle Gonzales president, Courtney Jackson vice president and Janelle Astorga secretary. Board member Reynaldo Tomorito withdrew his nomination for vice president, saying he had experienced "lateral violence" on the board.
The Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education on Jan. 8 elected Danielle Gonzales president, Courtney Jackson vice president and Janelle Astorga secretary, and appointed committee chairs for audit, finance and policy.
The votes followed nominations and a brief floor discussion. Board member Reynaldo Tomorito withdrew his bid for vice president during the nomination period, saying he had endured repeated disrespect from colleagues and would not accept “punitive treatment.” The board then voted to make Courtney Jackson vice president; the vice president will also chair the audit committee.
Board members and staff said they had solicited written statements of interest in advance and allowed additional remarks at the meeting. Dr. Albright conducted roll calls for each election and for adoption of the meeting agenda.
Votes at a glance
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