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Board elects Martin Valdez as chair and Emily Yin as vice chair for 2026–27
Summary
The nominating committee recommended Martin Valdez for state board chair and Emily Yin for vice chair; the board approved both appointments to begin July 1. The board discussed term lengths and bylaw flexibility before voting.
The board approved the nominating committee's recommendations to appoint Martin Valdez as state board chair and Emily Yin as vice chair for the 2026–27 year. The nominating committee — chaired by Mac (committee members named in transcript) — reported it had interviewed or discussed candidates and recommended the pair.
Board members discussed the current one‑year officer terms in the bylaws and noted prior practice and possible bylaw amendments to allow multi‑year service; staff said bylaw changes can be proposed for future meetings. The motion to appoint Valdez and Yin passed by voice vote; both appointments take effect July 1.
Chair Valdez thanked the board for its confidence and noted he will serve the extra year as allowed by recent bylaw language.
