The CSBA Golden Awards honor the hard work and dedication of governing boards and district staff who create innovative programs that improve student achievement and well-being in the state’s preK-12 public schools.
Staff
Chief Communications Officer:
Troy Flint | tflint@csba.org
Editorial Director:
Kimberly Sellery | ksellery@csba.org
Staff Writers and Contributors:
Alisha Kirby | akirby@csba.org
Heather Kemp | hkemp@csba.org
Chris Reefe | creefe@csba.org
Rachel Disario | rdisario@csba.org
Dustin Bindreiff | dbindreiff@csba.org
Marketing & Communications Director:
Monica Griffis | mgriffis@csba.org
Graphic Design & Branding Director:
Kerry Macklin | kmacklin@csba.org
Graphic Designers:
Thairah Singharath | tsingharath@csba.org
Amanda Moen | amoen@csba.org
Dr. Debra Schade | Solana Beach SD
President-elect:
Sabrena Rodriguez | Ventura USD
Vice President:
Jackie Thu-Huong Wong | Washington USD
Immediate Past President:
Dr. Bettye Lusk | Monterey Peninsula USD
CEO & Executive Director:
Vernon M. Billy
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Traditionally, purchasing goods and services can be a time-intensive process. Developing specifications, issuing solicitations, evaluating proposals and awarding contracts all require significant staff time and expertise. For many local educational agencies, especially those with a lean team, this can delay critical projects and stretch already limited resources.
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The report Who’s on Board? School Boards and Political Representation in an Age of Conflict, published by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, explores who trustees are and what they believe compared to the communities they serve.
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