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Seattle School Board swears in four newly elected directors
Summary
The Seattle School Board administered oaths to Jen LaValle, Joe Miserahi, Kathleen Smith and Vivian Song, who each pledged to support the U.S. and Washington constitutions and outlined priorities including academic rigor, equity and community engagement.
The Seattle School Board on Monday swore in four newly elected directors — Jen LaValle, Joe Miserahi, Kathleen Smith and Vivian Song — during a special meeting that opened with a land acknowledgment and brief ceremonial remarks.
Each new director repeated the oath administered by Superintendent Podesta committing to "support the constitutions of the United States and the state of Washington" and to "faithfully…
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