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Santa Paula Unified announces expulsions, names new assistant principal and Renaissance principal
Summary
Board reported an expulsion outcome from closed session and approved two administrative hires: Michelle Ochoa as assistant principal at Glen City School and Robert De Candia as principal at Renaissance High School; both appointees addressed the board.
The Santa Paula Unified School District board reported closed-session actions that included an expulsion and two administrative appointments.
Board leadership announced the result of expulsion case 2024.12 under cited Education Code sections, stating the student will be expelled for the remainder of 2024–25 and for one semester of 2025–26. The motion to expel was made by Trustee Sandoval, seconded by Trustee Frutos and recorded in the minutes.
The board also approved the appointment of Michelle Ochoa as assistant principal at Glen City School and the appointment of Robert De Candia as principal of Renaissance High School. The appointments were approved by recorded motions (both passed 4–0). Both appointees spoke briefly: Ochoa thanked the board for the opportunity, and De Candia said he looked forward to serving Santa Paula Unified and supporting students and families.
The board welcomed both administrators and congratulated them on their new roles.
Next steps: the appointees will assume their duties at the start of the relevant school year; the district will post any formal personnel paperwork and notify school communities.
