FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Moreno Valley Unified School District
Anahi Velasco, Director of Communications and Community Engagement
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Moreno Valley Unified School District Board of Education members sworn in and announces new officers
MORENO VALLEY, Calif. – At its annual reorganization meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 13, three board members were sworn in followed by the unanimous appointments of Susan Smith as the president of the school board, Brandy Clark as vice president, and Ruth Self-Williams as clerk.
The new officer positions were effective immediately and they will serve in their new roles for the next 12 months. Smith thanked Cleveland Johnson for serving as the board president for the past year.
“I would like to thank my fellow board members who elected me [as] president for the upcoming year,” said newly elected president Susan Smith. “The duty of the board of education is to provide direction to the district.. The focus during this year will be on overcoming the effects of the pandemic and increasing student achievement.”
Susan Smith has served on the board of education since 2016. She is a retired educator and is a long-time community member of Moreno Valley since 1983. She and her husband, Charles, have lived in Moreno Valley since 1983. Five of their children attended MVUSD schools and her grandchildren have also enrolled in the district.
“Susan Smith is a passionate school board member who will lead our district with pride,” said Superintendent Dr. Kedziora. “We look forward to continuing working together to fulfill our vision and mission, with students at the center of everything we do.”
After the new officers were elected, outgoing president Cleveland Johnson, outgoing vice president Susan Smith, and outgoing clerk Brandy Clark were presented with commemorative gavels and plaque as a thank you for their service.
Brandy Clark was sworn in by her brother, Jonathan Patterson; Jesus M. Holguin was sworn in by his daughters, Deputy Sheriff, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, Elizabeth J. Holguin, and School Counselor & Counselor of the Year 2023, Ashley Holguin-Stiles, granddaughters, Viviana N. Stiles and Juliana R. Stiles; and Cleveland Johnson was sworn in by his close friend Edith Hymes.
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