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Board approves David Ramos as district parent coordinator and Kimberly Ballard as Middle College principal
Summary
The board unanimously approved employment agreements for David Ramos (district parent coordinator, effective 08/03/2026) and Kimberly Ballard (principal, effective 07/29/2026). Both were introduced by Clayton Hill and offered brief remarks at the meeting.
Clayton Hill introduced two personnel recommendations and the board approved both by motion. Hill recommended David Ramos for district parent coordinator, citing more than 30 years of family‑engagement experience; Ramos addressed the board, saying he intended to "use all my experience in over 30 years, supporting parents in every possible way" in Palm Springs Unified.
Hill also recommended Kimberly Ballard as principal of Middle College High School; Ballard accepted the appointment and thanked the board for the opportunity to "open this door" with students and families. The board voted to approve Ramos' employment agreement (classified confidential management, range 35, step 1, effective 08/03/2026) and Ballard's agreement (salary schedule effective 07/29/2026).
