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Contested Nomination for Board President as Self-Nomination Prompts Public Defense

Palmdale Aerospace Academy District Board of Directors · December 10, 2025
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Summary

At the Palmdale Aerospace Academy District board meeting, Ellen MacIsaac was re-nominated for board president while Nardi Lopez self-nominated and defended her candidacy, alleging an 'orchestrated process' at the prior meeting; the transcript does not record a final election outcome.

The Palmdale Aerospace Academy District board opened its election for board president with a motion to nominate Ellen MacIsaac and a competing self-nomination from Nardi Lopez.

Unidentified Speaker 1 nominated MacIsaac for president, saying the nominee was independent of the city and the district and had the leadership and volunteer experience to lead the board. "Over several years, she has the knowledge of the school," the nominator said, urging colleagues to support MacIsaac.

Nardi Lopez replied by nominating herself and delivering a lengthy statement…

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