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Board of Trustees  From Left to right: Back Row, Ron Oates, David Underwood, Maureen “Mo” Ward, Dr. George Sziraki. Front row: Lynn MacDonald and Deborah Brannam. 2019-2020 REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS As permitted by Executive Order N-29-20, proclaiming a State of Emergency in the State of California, Placer Union High School District’s Board Room will not be accessible to the Public for the June 2, 2020, Regular Board Meeting. Staff/Public may view the meeting remotely; please see further instructions below on Public Comment. The meeting will take place virtually from the: Placer Union High School District Board Room To join by phone: dial +1 541-709-5233 and enter this PIN: 258 603 946# BOARD AGENDA/MINUTES SITE: You are invited to join the PUHSD Board of Trustees at their May 5, 2020 Board meeting. We are using Google Meet where the Public/Staff may join by video or phone. The video (link below) is a walk-through of the tool. If you have questions, email gramseth@puhsd.k12.ca.us or tzito@puhsd.k12.ca.us. If you would like to speak during Public Comment, you may call 530-886-4400 and you will be put on speaker phone to address the Board. The phone will be monitored from 3:45 pm until the closing of Public Comment (this replaces the Blue Comment Card). As a reminder, in the interest of conducting the public meeting in a timely manner, individual speakers will be allowed three (3) minutes to address the Board with no more than twenty minutes per topic. This is a comment period only. The law (California Education Code Section 35145.5) does not allow the Board of Trustees to take action on any item not explicitly posted on the Agenda in advance.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Trustee Brannam was appointed to the Board in April 2019. Debbie has served the district for nearly three decades in various capacities. She served as the administrative assistant to the Del Oro High School principal throughout most of her tenure prior to her retirement in June 2017. Debbie has served on many committees – both at Del Oro and in the Loomis and Penryn communities. Debbie’s interest in serving on the PUHSD Board of Trustees stems from her passion for serving her community and the students, families, teachers and staff in the district. She believes the purpose of a School Board is to support and represent all stakeholders without losing focus on student achievement and equity for all. Debbie and her husband have lived in Penryn for 29 years, where they raised their daughter, who graduated from Del Oro High School.  Board Member (Term Expires 2020) Trustee Area #1 (Colfax & Foresthill): email Trustee MacDonald has served on the Placer Union High School District since her first election since 1978. Lynn is a credentialed teacher and is familiar with the operation of schools and of the issues that teachers and students face in the classroom and is well-recognized throughout the region as a solid support of schools, students, teachers, education and participates in school and community events throughout the PUHSD. Lynn’s 40 years on the Board and dedication to children and education throughout her entire personal and professional career was recently recognized by the Board through the naming of the “Lynn MacDonald Education Center.” This center houses staff development and many other education-related trainings and events.  Mr. Ron Oates, Board President (Term Expires 2022) Trustee Area #4 (Del Oro): email Trustee Oates is the father of six children- all of whom
attended and graduated from Del Oro High School. Ron owns and operates a small
business in Loomis and has served on the Board since 1993. His strong business
sense is of great value to the Board. In addition to Ron’s service to students
throughout the Placer Union High School District Board responsibilities, he is
very active in his local church.  Mr. David Underwood, Board Clerk (Term Expires 2022) Trustee Area #3 (Placer): email Trustee Underwood was elected to the Board in 2014 after
dedicating 39 years as a teacher at Placer High School District. David believes
that education of the whole child is imperative with a strong focus on
character education. He remains actively involved in the community and
regularly travels abroad to visit different cultures.  Ms. Maureen "Mo" Ward, Board Member (Term Expires 2022) Trustee Area #2 (Placer): email Trustee Ward has been a member of the Board since 1998. She
is a small business owner, graduate of Del Oro High School and was previously a
member of the Ackerman (Bowman) Elementary School District Board of Trustees (a
foundation district) prior to being elected to the PUHSD Board. She is also a
member of the Placer County School Boards Association where she has served
multiple terms. Mo’s husband and both daughters are graduates of Placer High
School. Mo is well known throughout community as a strong supporter and
volunteer of the arts and of equal academic and athletic opportunities for
males and females.  George S. Sziraki, Jr., Ed.D. Superintendent email 530.886.4400 Desiree Atkins, Executive Assistant email 530.886.4405 STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS The Student Board Member functions as a preferential non-binding voting representative to the Superintendent and the PUHSD Board of Trustees. The Student Board Member provides the PUHSD Governing Body with information regarding student interests and concerns and ideas thereby enhancing relevance and effectiveness of many school site and district programs. 2019-2020 STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS  From Left to Right: THEA PLOSCEANU - Foresthill High School MACKENZIE KETTWIG - Colfax High School MADISON GLENWINKEL - Placer /Confluence/Maidu Virtual Charter Academy ALEXANDER MOLOO - Del Oro High School 2018-2019 STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS  From Left to Right: ELIZABETH BRADLEY - Foresthill High School KRISTIN PISCHEL - Colfax High School KATRINA (KATE) RICCARDELLI Placer /Confluence High Schools/Maidu Virtual Charter Academy MORGAN ANGOVE - Del Oro High School 2017-2018 STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS BLAISE ROPER - Foresthill High School BRENN HAYDON - Placer High School JIANNA DOMINGO - Del Oro High School WILL VEREYKEN - Colfax High School STUDENT ADVISORY "Voice" COUNCIL Students are the #1 priority in the PUHSD and the #1 source of information about our schools and their peers. The PUHSD Board of Trustees holds high regard for the student Voice. Dr. Sziraki, Superintendent, meets with student board members and students from each school site throughout the PUHSD to gain their perspectives and feedback on a variety of topics. The Council meets quarterly to discuss topics including school culture and climate, community service, leadership and items that are brought forward by student board members. Student Board members will facilitate each meeting. SUPERINTENDENT/BOARD STUDENT VOICE Wednesday, September 11, 2019, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Hosted by Thea @ FHS Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Hosted by Madison @ PHS Wednesday, February 12, 2020, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Hosted by Alexander @ DOHS Wednesday, April 22, 2020, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Hosted by Mackenzie @ CHS STUDENT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER APPLICATION The PUHSD Board of Trustees welcomes student representatives in an advisory capacity to its bi-monthly meetings. The "student voice" is critical to governance conversations as the district continues forward with many student-centered initiatives and outcomes. (available1/24/20) ANTICIPATED TIMELINE
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