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Board confirms closed‑session hires: El Rodeo and Horace Mann principals named
Summary
In closed session the board appointed Kim D'Alessio as El Rodeo principal and Dr. Steven Settle as Horace Mann principal, both effective July 1, 2025; the board reported the votes publicly.
The Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education reported actions taken in closed session: the board voted to appoint Kim D'Alessio (listed by staff at the meeting as Kim De'Aulozio / Delozio) as principal of El Rodeo Elementary School and to appoint Dr. Steven Settle as principal of Horace Mann Elementary School, both with an effective date of July 1, 2025.
According to the closed‑session report read during the open meeting, the motion to appoint Kim D'Alessio was made by Trustee Marcus and seconded by Trustee Manacheri; the board reported the vote as 5 in favor and 0 against. The board also reported that Dr. Steven Settle was appointed in closed session — the motion was made by Trustee Manacheri and seconded by Trustee Stern — with the vote recorded as 5 in favor and 0 against.
Dr. Settle addressed the board in public session after the announcement and said he is “filled completely with joy and gratitude” to accept the principal role; he described his background in elementary education and his enthusiasm to “listen and learn and lead with dedication and love.” Kim D'Alessio introduced herself and described 20 years in education and a focus on instructional leadership.
Ending: Both new principals will begin July 1, 2025. Staff said additional onboarding and transition steps will be coordinated with school leadership teams.
