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SAN BERNARDINO, CA— The San Bernardino County Board of Education welcomed Andrea DeLeon as the newest member of the Board at their meeting on December 14. DeLeon will represent Trustee Area E that includes the unified districts of Bear Valley, Colton Joint, Morongo, Redlands, Rim of the World (east of Highway 38) and Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint.
DeLeon’s oath of office was administered by City of Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren and included her son Andrew Sandoval.
“My son encouraged me to run for office and it was deeply meaningful to have him and Mayor Warren there to share in such a special moment,” said DeLeon. “I am excited to serve the San Bernardino County community.”
DeLeon replaces Alen Ritchie who chose not to seek re-election and retired after 12 years on the County Board. He attended his last meeting on November 2.
“I would like to thank Mr. Ritchie for his service to public education as a County Board member,” said County Superintendent Ted Alejandre. “Welcome to our new and returning trustees for their commitment and support of students and families.”
Laura Mancha was sworn in for a new four-year term and elected as vice president of the Board. She has served on the County Board since 2010 representing Trustee Area C.
School districts in this area include Chino Valley Unified, Cucamonga, Fontana Unified, Mountain View, and portions of Chaffey Joint Union High and Ontario-Montclair.
Mancha’s oath of office was administered by Manuel Mancha, her husband of over 40 years.
The San Bernardino County Board of Education elected Ken Larson as president of the five-member governing body.
Larson, who will serve a one-year term, represents Trustee Area A, which includes the school districts of Adelanto, Apple Valley Unified, Baker Valley Unified, Barstow Unified, Helendale, Hesperia Unified, Lucerne Valley Unified, Needles Unified, Oro Grande, Rim of the World Unified (west of Highway 138), Silver Valley Unified, Trona Joint
Unified, Victor Elementary and Victor Valley Union High. He replaces Laura Mancha, whose one-year term ended on December 14.
Larson acknowledged and thanked Mancha for her service and leadership during the past year as board president. “It has been my honor to serve as president and represent the County Board of Education,” Mancha said.
Larson has served on the County Board since December 3, 2018. This is his first term as president of the group.
The Board establishes policy, adopts an annual budget, approves building plans and hears student expulsion, inter-district transfer and charter school appeals. The Board meets monthly, regularly the first Monday of the month. The next scheduled meeting for the Board is scheduled for January 4, 2021.
Visit the County Board of Education webpage to view meeting minutes, calendar and additional information.
