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  • +5.5 Point Growth in ELA (CA Dashboard)
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Bassett Names Superintendent Finalist

The Bassett Unified School District Board announced Dr. Anthony Ortiz as the finalist for superintendent, pending contract approval on June 9, 2026.
Dr. Ortiz brings over 30 years of experience in public education and currently serves as Assistant Superintendent in Colton Joint Unified School District, with a strong focus on student-centered systems and leadership development.
If approved, he will begin the role on July 1, 2026, succeeding Interim Superintendent Dr. Julie Harrison after a transition period.
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Superintendent Search

The Bassett Unified School District's Governing Board has retained Education Support Services (ESS) advisers Ms. Vicki King and Dr. Lillian Maldonado French to conduct the search for the District's next superintendent.
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Our mission is to meet the social, emotional, and academic needs of our student community, so they are ready to succeed and excel in college and life. We will dedicate and preserve available resources to offer equitable, engaging and rigorous learning opportunities. We will maintain safe and supportive learning environments to meet the needs of our entire student population. In this manner, we will prepare future global citizens in an expanding and diverse world of lifelong success.