BOARD ACCOUNTABILITY
A school board is a local group of elected individuals that works with tis community to improve it’s public schools. Our school board’s primary responsibilities are to ensure students get the best education possible; hire and avaluate the superintendent; and develop and adopt policy. curriculum, and the budget. Before every FUSD board meeting. GO Public School Fresno sends out a Board Watch email that updates the community about the key topics that will be covered in the meeting
How to Participate in Board Meetings
Board meetings are open to the public and take place in the Board Room on the second floor of the FUSD Education Center (2309 Tulare Street), unless otherwise posted*.
Meetings are usualy held every two weeks on Wednesdays with open public session begining at 5:30pm. Half an hour (30 minutes) is set aside for public comment during each school board meeting. Prior to the time for public comment, fill out a speaker card – available in multiple languages – which you’ll find on the table next to the board room entryway. You’ll have 1-3 minutes to share your story with the board. Here are some tips for preparing and delivering your message:
Share your stance on the issue with clear supporting reasons
Recommend a solution
Practice your speech beforehand, but don’t worry about memorizing it
Print your speech in a large font for easy reading
Deliver your speech in a strong and respectful voice
Deliver your speech in a strong and respectful voice
Recommend a solution
Practice your speech beforehand, but don’t worry about memorizing it
Print your speech in a large font for easy reading
Deliver your speech in a strong and respectful voice
How to Watch Live Meetings
You can watch board meetings LIVE via the internet or these TV providers.
Comcast – Channel 94
AT&T U-Verse – Channel 99
Videos of previous meetings are posted here and also on USTREAM
How to contact your FUSD Board Trustee
Not sure which board member represents you?
FRESNO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION TRUSTEE AREAS
TRUSTEE AREA 1
(Edison)
Keshia Thomas
keshia.thomas@fresnounified.org
Liaison: Jacqueline Cruz
(559)284-1773
TRUSTEE AREA 2
(Roosevelt)
Elizabeth Jonasson Rosas
elizabeth.jonasson.rosas
@fresnounified.org
Liaison: Brandalyn Hastings
(559) 269-3607
TRUSTEE AREA 3
(Sunnyside)
Valerie F. Davis
valerie.davis@fresnounified.org
Liaison: Amy Xiong
(559)349-1568
TRUSTEE AREA 4
(McLane)
Veva Islas, President
veva.islas@fresnounified.org
Liaison: Maria Sandoval
(559) 260-8247
TRUSTEE AREA 5
(Fresno High)
Andy Levine
andy.levine@fresnounified.org
Liaison: Michele Rodriguez
(559) 269-1504
TRUSTEE AREA 6
(Hoover)
Claudia Cazares
claudia.cazares@fresnounified.org
Liaison: Jade Johannes
(559)260-6074
TRUSTEE AREA 7
(Bullard)
Susan Wittrup, Clerk
susan.wittrup@fresnounified.org
Liaison: Alexis Cortez-Lopez
(559)250-0991
Board members may also be reached by calling (559) 457-3727, or faxing (559) 486-3213. Items can be mailed to board members at Fresno Unified, Board of Education Office, 2309 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA, 93721. Additional Information is available at the FUSD Board Website.