The Citrus College Board of Trustees has a new member for 2022.
Cheryl Alexander will serve on the board as the area three trustee. The area includes Duarte and portions of Azusa, Monrovia, Arcadia, Covina, and Irwindale portions.
“Trustee Alexander is a long-time resident of the City of Duarte with a history of working at several levels of education.” Board President Mary Ann Lutz said in an email. “Trustee Alexander has relationships within District 3, such as the City of Duarte, Duarte Unified School District, and the region that will prove to be a great asset to Citrus College.”
Alexander is finishing the term of Edward Ortell, who died in October 2021.
Board member Pat Rasmussen said Alexander’s experience will be an asset on the board.
“Ms. Alexander is an educator who knows the Duarte community,” Rasmussen said in an email. “I’m certain she will fulfill her new role with Citrus in an exemplary manner and I look forward to working with her.”
Alexander’s passion for the community and strong background in education is a unanimous sentiment shared by the board, board member Laura Bollinger said.
“We are happy to welcome Trustee Alexander. She is very connected to her community and has a heart for public service,” Bollinger said in an email. “I am enjoying getting to know her better and as Trustees before me always have, we will be there to answer her questions.
“She should not face obstacles but like all new Trustees, she will have a lot of orientation materials to bring her up to speed.”
At the Dec. 14, 2021 meeting, the board had a public hearing to decide the trustee for the board opening. Bracy Fuentes also ran for the vacant position. Both were asked questions regarding the Citrus College district, skills, and abilities, why they were seeking appointment, experience, and what they hope to accomplish.
She will carry out the remainder of the four-year term until Nov. 9 when the seat will be up for election.
