Board confirms Sir Darren Hicks as Isabel Middle School principal

The Santa Paula Unified School District board returned from closed session and reported it had approved the appointment of Sir Darren Hicks as principal of Isabel Middle School.

The board announced the appointment under the appropriate Government Code citation for public employee appointments. Trustees indicated the motion passed by board vote, and the appointee addressed the board and public, thanking district leadership, recalling his years as a teacher and coach, and saying he plans to continue systems and programs already in place at Isabel to improve instruction and student outcomes.

Trustees welcomed Hicks and praised the teachers and staff referenced in his remarks. The board will complete any required administrative onboarding steps and proceed with placement.