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Board says farewell to Dr. Alicia Vink and welcomes Sue Ann Edmiston
Summary
Board members thanked Dr. Alicia Vink for her service as she prepares to move out of state and welcomed newly appointed Sue Ann Edmiston; members offered remarks and the superintendent recognized Vink's contributions.
Board members used the meeting to recognize transitions on the governing board. Superintendent Gonzales welcomed newly appointed board member Sue Ann Edmiston and noted Edmiston had been appointed by the superintendent (as stated in the meeting record). Dr. Gonzales praised Dr. Alicia Vink for her service and wished her well as she and her family move to Washington state.
Dr. Vink spoke briefly, thanking families, staff and the community for the opportunity to serve. She urged the board to continue asking hard questions and advocating for immigrant students, neighborhood schools and excellent programming for all students.
Several public commenters and board members also expressed appreciation for Vink's work and welcomed Edmiston to the board. The board will continue its business with the newly constituted membership and recorded the transitions in the meeting minutes.
