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Board elects 2026 officers; closed session appoints purchasing director and English‑learner coordinator
Summary
At its organizational meeting the board nominated and elected Thomas Torres as president, Valerie Garcia as vice president and Trini Arredondo as clerk for 2026; closed‑session actions announced appointments including Veil Jones as director of purchasing and Marco Page as coordinator of English learner programs, and reinstatements in two expulsion cases.
The Coachella Valley Unified School District governing board completed its organizational business and officer elections during the Dec. 11 meeting.
Trustees nominated Thomas Torres for board president; the motion was seconded and adopted by roll call. Valerie Garcia was nominated and elected vice president and Trinidad (Trini)…
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