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Dr. Vicky Murillo begins as Independence superintendent

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Excerpt from Board recording — 7-14-26 Board Meeting — 2026-07-14 for Dr. Vicky Murillo begins as Independence…
Official source excerpt: Board recording — 7-14-26 Board Meeting — 2026-07-14; editorial caption by Our School Board · source-evidence

What happened

Dr. Vicky Murillo joined Independence as its new superintendent. The July 14 board meeting was her first, following the board’s approval of a superintendent contract on Jan. 27.

Why it matters to families

The superintendent leads districtwide priorities and operations, so a change at the top can shape decisions affecting students and families across the district.

The evidence

At the July 14, 2026 board meeting, the board president welcomed Dr. Vicky Murillo as the district’s new superintendent and said it was her first meeting (document 116267). The board approved a contract for superintendent of schools at a special meeting on Jan. 27, 2026 (document 116279).

The source

Board recording — 7-14-26 Board Meeting — 2026-07-14

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