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Board of Trustees  From Left: Back Row, David Underwood, Ron Oates, Kathleen Geary, Maureen “Mo” Ward, Dr. George Sziraki (Back Row) and Lynn MacDonald UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS in 2019
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Trustee Geary was appointed to the Board in early 1999 and has since been
re-elected to the Board multiple times. She served as a volunteer in the
elementary schools and at Del Oro High School, including membership on the
School Site Council, where each of her three sons graduated. Kathleen regularly
attends school sites and district evens all throughout the Placer Union High
School District’s communities. Kathleen volunteers her time as a member of
Assistance League of Greater Placer which serves and supports the lives of
children and adults through various community programs. Trustee Geary holds a
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology.  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 nearly 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 will house 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.  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. 2018-19 STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS  ELIZABETH BRADLEY Foresthill High School KRISTIN PISCHEL Colfax High School KATRINA (KATE) RICCARDELLI Placer and Confluence High Schools (shared campus) & Maidu Virtual Charter Academy MORGAN ANGOVE Del Oro 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, December 12 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 6 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Wednesday,
May 8 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. STUDENT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER APPLICATION Applications for 2019-20 Students will be available January, 2019 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. |
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