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Parents and alumni urge board to appoint Alex Jones, citing local roots and technology background
Summary
Multiple public commenters at the Feb. 10 meeting urged the board to appoint Alex Jones to Trustee Area 1, emphasizing his multigenerational ties, local service and technology experience.
Several community members addressed the board during public comment on agenda item A5 and urged trustees to appoint Alex Jones to the Trustee Area 1 vacancy. April Huckaby told the board she supported Jones because he is "deeply rooted in San Ynez Valley," has multigenerational ties and understands school finance and accountability.
Lehi Arlano and Susan Erickson also spoke in favor of Jones, citing personal and family ties to the district. April Huckaby highlighted Jones’s technology experience directly, saying, "He understands modern technology, AI, and digital systems and can help the district think proactively about things like cybersecurity infrastructure and responsible tech use." Those speakers said Jones’s familiarity with the community and collaborative style would serve students and staff.
The board acknowledged the public comments as part of the appointment process before moving to candidate statements and trustee discussion.
