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Melissa Cassidy named Whittier principal
What happened
The board appointed Melissa Cassidy as Whittier Elementary principal effective July 1, 2026.
Why it matters to families
The appointment changes school leadership as modernization work concludes.
The evidence
June 16 minutes publicly report the appointment and effective date; the record calls the vote unanimous but its named roll list is incomplete.
The source
Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District - MinutesSee the full record for Hemet Unified School District.
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