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Gabriela Lopez chosen board president; Allison Collins approved as vice president by acclamation
Summary
Student delegates nominated Gabriela Lopez for president and Allison Collins for vice president; both were confirmed without roll-call contest and took office immediately by acclamation at the Jan. 12 meeting.
At the Jan. 12 San Francisco Board of Education meeting, student delegates nominated Gabriela Lopez for president and Allison Collins for vice president. With no further nominations, the board confirmed both officers by acclamation. Lopez assumed the gavel and Collins spoke briefly of her honor to serve alongside students and the board.
Why it matters: Leadership changes steer meeting agendas and committee assignments for the year and can affect the board’s priorities on reopening, equity and student services. Board officers also set the tone for committee referrals and public engagement.
What happened next: President Lopez presided over the remainder of the meeting and announced committee assignments and next steps for items referred to committee.
