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South Whittier School District Board moves into closed session to identify superintendent candidates
Summary
At a May 12, 2026 special meeting the South Whittier School District Board of Trustees approved the agenda unanimously and adjourned to closed session under Government Code §54957 to identify candidates to interview for the superintendent position; Superintendent Dr. Gary Gonzales did not participate in closed session.
The South Whittier School District Board of Trustees convened a special meeting on May 12, 2026, called to order by Board President Dr. Natalia Barajas at 4:05 PM. Trustees Elias Alvarado, Sylvia V. Macias, Elizabeth Guillen and Jan Baird were present for roll call at 4:06 PM.
The board approved the published May 12, 2026 agenda by motion of Trustee Elias Alvarado, seconded by Trustee Jan Baird, with a recorded vote of five in favor and none opposed. By general consent the board adjourned to closed session at 4:07 PM under Government Code §54957 to "identify and discuss candidates to interview for the position of Superintendent." Superintendent Dr. Gary Gonzales left the meeting and did not participate during closed session, as noted in the minutes.
No public comments were submitted for the special meeting. The board returned/adjourned at 5:33 PM by general consent and scheduled its next regular meeting for May 19, 2026 at 4:30 PM, to be held in person at the District Office Board Room with a Google Meet option. The minutes indicate they will be posted on the district website via GAMUT Meetings in accordance with Education Code Section 15280.
The closed-session item concerns a public employee appointment and, consistent with the minutes, any details of candidate discussion were handled in closed session and are not recorded in the public minutes.
