Dr. Angelo Farooq Announces Departure from RUSD Board After Nine Years of Service
RUSD’s first Asian American board member, known for his student-centric approach and leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, will step down in December 2024.
Dr. Angelo Farooq, who represents Trustee Area 3 on the Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) Board of Education, announced Thursday that he no longer seeks reelection.
Farooq, the district’s first Asian American school board member, says he will complete the remainder of his term on the board, which ends on December 13, 2024.
“It has been incredibly meaningful to help empower our youth and contribute towards their promising futures alongside extraordinary employees, our Superintendent and colleagues on the board. Public schools are the foundation of every community, and I am looking forward to supporting the continued excellence of the district in my ongoing capacity as a proud father and Riversider,” said Dr. Farooq.
Farooq was elected to the RUSD Board of Education in 2015 at the age of 31. During his time on the board, the district boasted the highest graduation rate in the County of Riverside, at 96%, and the highest of all 16 largest school districts in California.
“Dr. Angelo Farooq has served with us during transformative periods in our district’s history. His dedication and vision have significantly advanced our mission to provide quality education for all students. We are deeply appreciative of his service and will miss his presence on the board,” said Mr. Dale Kinnear, RUSD Board President.
Dale Kinnear, candidate for Riverside Unified School District Board Trustee and current RUSD Board President, answers questions about why he is running for re-election.
