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James Canning, jcanning@sandi.net, 313-580-2845
RICHARD BARRERA TO SERVE AS PRESIDENT OF SD UNIFIED BOARD OF EDUCATION; BAZZO VP
SAN DIEGO (DECEMBER 10, 2025) – The San Diego Unified Board of Education selected District D Trustee Richard Barrera to serve as its next President, and District A Trustee Sabrina Bazzo to serve as its Vice President.
After Wednesday night's selection of new Board officers, Superintendent Fabi Bagula, Ph.D. said, "I am genuinely excited to welcome our incoming Board President and Vice President. Their vision, commitment, and deep care for our students will help guide our district in the New Year. We are truly fortunate to have leaders—past and present—who place students at the center of everything we do."
Trustees Barrera and Bazzo will serve in their new posts for one year. Cody Petterson is the outgoing President of the Board of Education. New Board officers are selected annually.
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| James Canning (He/Him) Executive Director Strategic Communications & Information San Diego Unified School District Mobile: 313-580-2845 Office: 619-725-5578 Email: Jcanning@sandi.net 4100 Normal Street San Diego, CA 92103 |