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Peoria Unified appoints Amanda Loveless as Oasis Elementary principal after split vote
Summary
After extensive public comment and a prior board decision to table the recommendation, the Peoria Unified governing board approved Amanda Loveless as principal of Oasis Elementary School in a 3–1–1 vote. Supporters urged the board to confirm the district's recommendation so the school can move forward with stable leadership.
The Peoria Unified governing board voted to appoint Amanda Loveless as principal of Oasis Elementary School, approving the district recommendation by a 3–1–1 tally on April 10.
The approval followed more than a dozen public comments from Oasis staff, parents and former students who described a difficult year at the small campus after the prior principal went on leave in November and an interim administrator assumed leadership. Several speakers told the board they were surprised and disappointed when the appointment was tabled at the March 27 meeting and urged members to confirm the district’s selection.
"Please vote to approve Miss Loveless as our…
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