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Simi Valley Unified board provisionally appoints Dr. Steven Pietralongo to Area D seat after interviews

Simi Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees · July 28, 2025
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Summary

After interviewing five candidates in open session, the Simi Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees voted 3–1 to provisionally appoint Dr. Steven Pietralongo to the Area D vacancy. Trustees cited his long district experience and emphasis on career-technical education and enrollment strategies.

The Simi Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees voted 3–1 on Aug. 19 to provisionally appoint Dr. Steven Pietralongo to fill the Area D vacancy on the board.

Trustee Smolin moved to offer the provisional appointment to Dr. Pietralongo; Trustee James seconded the motion. The board recorded a roll-call vote of Trustee James — Aye; Trustee Gibran — Aye; Trustee Resnick — No; Clerk Smolin — Aye. The motion carried and trustees congratulated Dr. Pietralongo on the appointment.

Why it matters: The appointment fills an interim vacancy that trustees said must be staffed quickly so the board…

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