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Duarte hires Jessica Medrano as superintendent
What happened
The board approved Jessica Medrano’s superintendent agreement on November 13, 2025, with service beginning November 17.
Why it matters to families
The superintendent leads district operations and carries out board decisions affecting every school.
The evidence
At about 40:14 the board’s oral report states the contract dates. At 41:52–42:43, trustees move and approve the agreement as amended. The 2026–27 district budget independently identifies Jessica Medrano as superintendent; captions garble her surname.
The source
11/13/25 Regular Board Meeting - Duarte USDSee the full record for Duarte Unified School District.
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