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Board approves multiple personnel appointments, names new San Alejo principal
Summary
The board approved personnel recommendations including Cara Dolnik as assistant principal at San Marcos High, Alex Pugh as assistant principal at Double Peak, and Mara McCloud promoted to principal of San Alejo Elementary; McCloud addressed the board, calling the appointment a 'full circle' moment.
The board approved a personnel memorandum that included several site-administrative recommendations. Among the appointments announced and approved were Cara Dolnik as assistant principal at San Marcos High School, Alex Pugh as assistant principal at Double Peak, and Mara McCloud’s promotion to principal of San Alejo Elementary School beginning with the 2026–27 school year.
Mara McCloud addressed the board and the public after the personnel motion, thanking Dr. Johnson, the board and executive cabinet for the opportunity and describing her long service at San Alejo: "This is a full circle moment for me... I am truly grateful and excited for the journey ahead." The board approved the personnel items by motion (moved by member Martinez; seconded by member Ahmad) and members offered congratulations.
Staff presented each recommendation as the product of existing selection processes; the board’s action was presented as an action item with the recommendation to approve the memorandum as presented.
