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South Whittier trustees swear in re-elected members as board reorganizes leadership

South Whittier School District Board of Trustees · December 13, 2024
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Summary

Jan Baird was elected board president and sworn in as trustees Elias Alvarado and Jan Baird took the Oath of Office. The board also elected Francisco Santana vice president, Dr. Natalia Barajas clerk, and confirmed Superintendent Dr. Gary Gonzales as board secretary by custom; all motions passed unanimously.

Board President Sylvia Macias called the Dec. 13, 2024 meeting to order; Superintendent Dr. Gary Gonzales administered the Oath of Office to re-elected trustees Elias Alvarado and Jan Baird.

Following the oath, the board reorganized its officers. President Sylvia Macias nominated Trustee Jan Baird for Board President; nominations were closed and Baird was elected by motion of Sylvia Macias, seconded by Elias Alvarado. Trustee Francisco Santana was elected vice president after a nomination and close of nominations by Trustee Dr. Natalia Barajas; Trustee Barajas was elected clerk after a motion by Trustee Francisco Santana and seconded by Trustee Alvarado. The board also followed customary practice in electing Superintendent Dr. Gary Gonzales as Board Secretary. Each action passed with unanimous recorded votes (Yes: Jan Baird; Francisco Santana; Dr. Natalia Barajas; Elias Alvarado; Sylvia Macias).

At the start of the organizational section, Superintendent Gonzales praised outgoing President Macias, saying the board "always has students and staff in mind in her decision making. She leads with her heart and really cares for the students and families in South Whittier." The reorganization also included selections of trustees to represent the district on standing committees and external bodies (see Votes at a Glance for assignments and formal outcomes).

The leadership changes take effect immediately; the board proceeded to committee assignments and the balance of the meeting under President Baird.

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