Board approves COO and Dorothy Hall principal hires; adopts resolution reaffirming support for public schools

The Yuma Elementary School District 1 governing board approved two administrative appointments and adopted a resolution reaffirming its support for public district schools at the May 13 meeting.

Appointments - Chief Operations Officer: The board approved Daniel Acosta to serve as chief operations officer effective in the 2025‑26 school year. District materials described Acosta as a long‑time district employee with 25 years of service in roles including teacher, assistant principal, principal and district committee work. Acosta thanked the board and colleagues after the vote. - Dorothy Hall principal: The board approved Luz Rubio to be principal of Dorothy Hall Elementary effective in the 2025‑26 school year. The district presented Rubio’s background as including classroom teaching, instructional coaching and assistant principal experience and master’s degrees in elementary education and educational leadership.

Resolution The board adopted a resolution drafted by board member Miss Rico that reaffirms the governing board’s commitment to public education, states public schools serve all students regardless of background, and commits the board to advocate for equitable and sustainable funding and student‑centered decision making. Board members approved the resolution by voice vote.

Votes at a glance - Approve FY2024‑25 revised budget (see separate article): motion passed by voice vote. - Approve Daniel Acosta as chief operations officer (effective 2025‑26): motion passed by voice vote. - Approve Luz Rubio as Dorothy Hall principal (effective 2025‑26): motion passed by voice vote. - Adopt resolution reaffirming support for public schools: motion passed by voice vote.

What the board said Newly appointed COO Daniel Acosta thanked his family and colleagues; Luz Rubio briefly addressed the board and said she looked forward to serving Dorothy Hall. Board members described the appointments as part of routine administrative staffing and the resolution as a public statement of the district’s mission.

Next steps Administrators will begin transition planning for the 2025‑26 assignments; the resolution will become part of the board record.