Luis Valentino, superintendent of the Coachella Valley Unified School District, resigned Wednesday effective June 30, according to multiple media reports.
Valentino offered his resignation Wednesday evening at a special meeting of the district’s Board of Education, and board members accepted on a 5-2 vote, the Desert Sun reported.
Trustees Valerie Garcia and Trinidad Arrendondo noted no, and Valentino was not in attendance, the newspaper added.
“Serving the students, staff, and community of the Coachella Valley Unified School District alongside a fantastic team of educators has been one of the greatest honors of my career,” Valentino said in a news release, according to the Desert Sun. “I have the greatest respect and admiration for the dedicated staff, outstanding students, and supportive parents and community.”
No reason was given for Valentino’s decision. Effort to reach the superintendent and other CVUSD District officials were not immediately successful.
Valentino has held the post since 2021, and his contract was set to run through June 2025.