On Friday, December 9, 2022, in front of family and friends, Lake Elsinore Unified School District held a swearing-in ceremony for newly elected Trustees. 

April Purkiss (Area 1), Jennette Vanderpool, Ed.D. (Area 2), and Jill Leonard (Area 5) were sworn into office by Superintendent Lewis.   

The Trustees shared what they were excited about on this new journey.  

“I love the community of LEUSD. I look forward to working together to bring even greater things to the district,” Board of Trustee Purkiss stated.   

Trustee Leonard shared, “My children have all attended LEUSD, and I have been a part of the community for over 30 years. I am excited to get back involved in schools and help parents support their children.”   

Trustee Vanderpool expressed, “I look forward to bridging and building relationships between all groups in the district to support families.”   

On behalf of the Lake Elsinore Unified School district, we would like to welcome the newly elected Trustees.