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Cartwright board adopts hearing officer's recommendation, terminates deputy superintendent
Summary
After an executive session, the Cartwright School District board voted to adopt a hearing officer's findings and terminate the deputy superintendent of human resources and educational programs effective Jan. 14, 2026; one board member publicly opposed the action and recorded process concerns.
The Cartwright Elementary Governing Board voted on Jan. 14 to adopt a hearing officer's findings of fact and to terminate the deputy superintendent of human resources and educational programs, Dr. Giovanna Grijalva, effective immediately.
Board President Lydia Hernandez moved to approve the hearing officer's recommended decision after the board met in executive session and received legal advice. The motion was seconded and carried on a roll-call vote. Board Member Rosa Cantu voted "aye," Board Member Cassandra Hernandez voted "aye," Board…
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