Sonora, CA — The Sonora Elementary School District received resignations from Board Clerk Steve Roos and Board President Reed Schoedl.
The changes to the Board of Trustees come during a period of district turmoil. The board put Superintendent Cheryl Griffiths on administrative leave (and later her contract was ended without cause “for the stability of the school” as detailed today by board member Cody Ritts) following her arrest in January. We reported earlier that Griffiths and former Vice Principal Kristaine Quinn were charged with a misdemeanor related to failing to report an assault of a student by a speech therapist.
Principal Lora Hunter has served as Superintendent Designee since February 1st. She states her task is “to ensure continuity of leadership and district operations.” A Special Board Meeting was held on Tuesday, February 17, in the Sonora Elementary School Library to amend the Board calendar and schedule a Regular Board Meeting for Friday.
Hunter shares, “The purpose of the February 20 meeting is to appoint Twila Tosh as Interim Superintendent.”
She further details that Steven Treat, the Board President with the Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools (TCSOS), will provide governance support as needed during this transitional period.
Hunted noted and clarified at 3:20 PM: Sonora Elementary School District is posting two open vacancies for the two Board Member positions. Notice of the vacancy will be posted for 15 days on the District’s website and in the newspaper. Community members interested in serving are encouraged to participate in the application process. The end of 15 days will be Friday, March 6, 2026 at the end of that business day. The matter will then be discussed at the next regularly scheduled Board Meeting after March 6th, which will be Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
