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County board member Priscilla resigns, cites family and leadership priorities
Summary
Board Member Priscilla announced an immediate resignation during her board report, saying family commitments and a desire to redeploy leadership prompted her decision; colleagues expressed appreciation and regret.
Priscilla, a member of the Mendocino County Office of Education board, announced her immediate resignation during her board report, saying she planned to step down to focus on family and “deploy our focus where we will have the greatest impact.”
In a prepared statement read to the board, Priscilla said the decision "is not rooted in conflict, fatigue, or retreat. It is alignment," and described leaving the seat after deliberate reflection so she could prioritize her household and children's development. She said the move was meant to allow leadership to be redeployed where it can produce greater outcomes.
Board members responded with thanks and regret. One colleague said, "That was beautifully written about leadership," and other board members offered personal well-wishes and recognition for Priscilla’s service. The board did not take immediate action on filling the vacancy during the meeting. The meeting moved on after members offered brief reactions and appreciation.
The resignation was delivered as part of routine board reports; next procedural steps for filling the vacancy were not specified in the meeting record. The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Feb. 9.
