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Sullivan appointed as a vice chancellor for SCCCD
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State Center Community Col- lege District trustees have ap- proved Cheryl Sullivan as the vice chancellor, finance and administra- tion for the district.
Sullivan — most recently the vice president of administrative serves at Fresno City College — began her new role on Aug. 1. She replaces Edwin Eng, who retired July 31 after serving the SCCCD for 23 years.
During her time as vice presi- dent at FCC, Sullivan was asked to serve as the college’s interim president while the district con- ducted a search to fill that position permanently. During her 20 years with the district, she has served in a variety of roles including a brief period as interim vice president of administrative services for Reed- ley College.
“Cheryl brings with her a wealth of knowledge about the district, fiscal responsibility, and
Cheryl Sullivan
community college budget manage- ment best prac- tices,” said Paul Parnell, chancellor for the SCCCD. “I am confident that sheisuptothe task of leading this district in a time of great fiscal change
employee of the district who has earned the appointment.
“She has continued to demon- strate her dedication and skill at a variety of positions and I feel fortu- nate that she is part of the SCCCD team,” he said.
Sullivan said she is excited and humbled to take on her new role.
“[The] SCCCD plays a key role in supporting and developing the next generation of the Central Val- ley’s skilled workforce and com-
munity leaders,” she said. “I am extremely proud to be a part of a collaborative team who cares about the future of all of our students and works to provide them a pathway to success.”
Sullivan earned an associate of arts degree in liberal arts from Fresno City College, a bachelor of science degree in business admin- istration, accountancy and her mas- ter of science degree in accountan- cy from California State University, Fresno.
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Bushra Zamzami, left, a program coordinator for Champions for Change, and volunteer Anabella Galindo served samples of a mango salad at the July 28 Champions for Change event.
Champions for
Change visits town
July 28 event promotes healthy eating habits for low-income families
Artist’s rendering courtesy Kings Canyon Unified School District
By Jodie Reyna
Mid Valley Publishing
Champions for Change held a fruit and vegetable expo at Town & Country Market on Saturday, July 28, in an effort to promote healthier lifestyles for low- income families.
“We are trying to make Reedley a healthier com- munity,” said Gina Falcon, Champions for Change pro- gram coordinator.
A ribbon cutting was held, signifying the new
Obituaries
Jesse Cerda
Jesse M. Cerda of Fres- no died July 27 in Fresno. He was 44.
Mr. Cerda worked as a director of health informa- tion.
He is survived by his
partnership between Cham- pions for Change and Town & Country Market.
Champions for Change is funded by the Califor- nia Department of Public Health’s Nutrition Educa- tion and Obesity Prevention Branch. The organization has worked with Reedley schools and retailers for the past two years, promoting healthy eating habits and increased physical activity.
The Town & Country
See CHAMPIONS on page A8
father, three sisters and six nephews/nieces.
A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 3, at Reedley Mennonite Brethren Church. Burial will be at Smith Mountain Cemetery in Dinuba.
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is two weeks behind due to the discovery of a gas line beneath the building that needed to be rerouted.
A project at Great Western Elemen- tary School has been put on hold. It in- cludes upgrades to the multipurpose building. Quinto said the project proved bigger than anticipated because new fire sprinklers are needed, which adds about $1 million to the project. Quinto said the school district is in the process of secur- ing additional funds.
Other projects include lighting im- provements at Dunlap Leadership Acad- emy and replacement of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system; a new shade structure at Great Western Elementary School; a new playground and two new shade structures at Sheri- dan Elementary School; and a basketball backstop at TL Reed K-8 School.
At the July 24 governing board meet- ing, Quinto also announced that the school district is working with the Educational Employees Credit Union to relocate the EECU’s automatic teller machine (ATM) on the Reedley High School campus. It is currently located in the parking lot north of the junior varsity baseball field, along Manning Avenue.
Quinto said the ATM will be moved to the north side of the Reedley High tennis courts.
“This will make student drop-offs safer for buses,” Quinto said.
Currently, buses park on Manning
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A newly-paved main parking lot at Riverview K-8 School is pictured in the background behind the school’s familiar bell at the front of campus. The new lot was completed last week and work crews are putting up new fencing surrounding the front entrance.
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to drop off students in the parking lot in- stead of along Manning Avenue.
Quinto did not provide a timeline for the ATM relocation project, but said the EECU is paying for it. He said the new ATM will likely be a walk-up ATM in- stead of the current drive through ATM.
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