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New principals named for Valley View and Mountain View
What happened
The board appointed Dr. Ethel Burton as Valley View Middle School principal and Julian Urmson as Mountain View Elementary School principal for 2026–27.
Why it matters to families
Both schools enter the new year with newly selected site leadership responsible for instruction, culture, staffing, and family communication.
The evidence
The approved June 10 minutes record separate amended appointment motions for Burton and Urmson; both carried 4–0.
The source
June 10, 2026 approved board meeting minutesSee the full record for Mt. Diablo Unified School District.
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