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Board appoints leaders for Ygnacio Valley and two alternative programs
What happened
Amanda Loushin was appointed principal of Ygnacio Valley High School, and Charles Harrington Jr. was appointed principal of Prospect Continuation High School and Horizons Center for Independent Study for 2026–27.
Why it matters to families
Principals set day-to-day instructional and operational priorities. These appointments affect one comprehensive high school and two district alternative-education programs.
The evidence
The approved May 13 minutes record separate amended motions for both named appointments, each carrying 5–0.
The source
May 13, 2026 approved board meeting minutesSee the full record for Mt. Diablo Unified School District.
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