Columbus School Board Elects New Leadership

The San Bernardino County Board of Education elected Dr. Gwendolyn Dowdy-Rodgers as Board President and Ryan McEachron as Vice President for 2025. Meanwhile, the Columbus Board of Education underwent a leadership change as Christina Vera stepped down, resulting in Michael Cole's election as president and Jennifer Adair as vice president. Vera's resignation was characterized as a personal decision, and she will continue to serve on the board. In Crook County, the school board decided to negotiate the exit of Superintendent Dr. Melissa Skinner after just six months, amid community discontent regarding administrative changes and protests over the potential removal of the Athletic Director. The Crook County Board is scheduled to meet again on January 13 to address these issues, while the Columbus board will convene on January 21. Both districts are facing challenges that highlight the importance of community engagement and educational priorities.