Board of Education

 
 

El Rancho Unified School District

Board of Education

Hector LaFarga, Jr., Board President
President

Hector LaFarga, Jr.

Term Expires 2026

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Esther Mejia, Board Vice President
Vice President

Esther Mejia

Term Expires 2026

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Christine Sáavedra, Board Clerk
Clerk

Christine Sáavedra

Term Expires 2028

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John Contreras, Board Member
Member

John Contreras

Term Expires 2026

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Arlene Perez, Board Member
Member

Arlene Perez

Term Expires 2028

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Governing Board

2026 Meeting Schedule

Public Participation During Board Meetings

Public Comments is the time during the meeting when members of the audience may address the Board.

For matters not listed on the agenda, complete a yellow speaker's card.

For matters listed on the agenda, complete a blue speaker's card.

Please submit all cards prior to the start of the meeting.

The Governing Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month (*with exceptions) at 5:30 p.m. Closed Session and 6:30 p.m. Open Session.

January 20, 2026
February 17, 2026
March 10, 2026*
April 21, 2026
May 19, 2026
June 23, 2026*
June 30, 2026
   
July 21, 2026
August 18, 2026
September 15, 2026
October 20, 2026
November 17, 2026
December 15, 2026 Organizational Mtg

Board of Education

Board Focus Areas

1

Academic Achievement

Advance academic growth and proficiency to prepare students for college, career, and life beyond high school.

2

Safe Learning Environment

Create a safe, inclusive, and equitable learning environment where everyone feels connected and valued.

3

Facilities Projects

Provide and maintain district facilities that are clean, safe, and generate a sense of pride and ownership.

4

Family & Community Engagement

Enhance communication and climate to elevate educational partner engagement around district priorities, initiatives, events, and topics.

5

Fiscal Solvency

Strengthen the district's short- and long-term financial picture through the responsible use of resources as measured by multi-year projections.