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Liberty Elementary District names Brandon Valdez principal at Blue Horizons Elementary
Summary
The Liberty Elementary District governing board unanimously approved Brandon Valdez as principal of Blue Horizons Elementary for the 2025–26 school year after a selection process that included eight applicants and a committee of teachers, parents and staff.
The Liberty Elementary District governing board unanimously approved the appointment of Brandon Valdez as principal of Blue Horizons Elementary School for the 2025–26 school year at its March 26 special meeting.
Administration presented the recommendation. "It is recommended that the governing board approve Mr. Brandon Valdez as the principal for Blue Horizons Elementary school for the 2025-26 school year," Dr. Mahorn said, noting that principal interviews were held Jan. 29 and the selection committee included teachers, parents, classified staff, an instructional coach and administrative personnel.
Why it matters: The principal leads school-level administration and sets instructional and personnel priorities for the campus. The board's action fills a leadership vacancy ahead of the 2025—6 year.
Selection details and discussion
Administration said the district received eight applicants for the position, with three advancing to final interview and one finalist a no-show, resulting in two candidates interviewed by the committee. Administration stated that Mr. Valdez has five years of administration experience. When board members asked whether finalists had the posted requirement of three years' principal experience, administration clarified that finalists had principal experience but not all had three full years; candidates with some principal experience were advanced to the full interview.
The board voted 4-0 to approve Mr. Valdez. Following the vote, the district arranged to introduce Valdez to staff the next morning and to have him spend a day at the campus getting to know personnel.
Details not specified in the meeting record
The transcript includes a recommended salary figure that is not clearly transcribed; the precise salary amount is not specified in the meeting record provided to the board.
