Palomar College Governing Board elects officers for 2022

SAN MARCOS – The Palomar College Governing Board held its annual election of officers during an organizational meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021.

Norma Miyamoto, who represents Trustee Area 5 and served as vice president for 2021, was elected as the new board president. Area 3 Trustee Roberto Rodriguez, the former secretary, was elected board vice president, and Kartik Raju of Area 4 was chosen as the new board secretary. Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey, superintendent/president of Palomar College, was elected secretary to the Board.

The governing board also voted to continue its current meeting schedule on the first and third Tuesdays of every month: closed session at 4 p.m. followed by open session at 5 p.m.

“As the college prepares for a safe and strategic reopening in the coming Spring semester, we are in good hands with a governing board that prioritizes health and safety paired with student success,” said Dr. Rivera-Lacey. “Congratulations to our new officers, who have already demonstrated strong leadership in the previous year.”

Submitted by Palomar College Governing Board.