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Board Vacancy

Ripon Unified School District Board of Trustees

Please complete this form by Monday, May 25, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

Please note that your answers to Questions [1-9] may be disclosed to the public.

Date

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Contact Information

First Name

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Last Name

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Mobile Phone

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Occupation and Employer:

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Years Residing in District or County:

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Do you have children or grandchildren in the district’s or county office’s schools?

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Yes

If Yes, What Schools?

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1. Do you have prior experience serving on a governing board, specifically a school district/county board of education? Please list your prior experience.

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2. Have you worked on any school committees (e.g., PTA, school site council) or participated in any school activities recently? Please list your involvement.

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3. Describe any other community or business activities (e.g., employment, business ownership) in which you have participated. Describe your role, and whether your work was volunteer or employment related.

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4. Why do you want to be a governing board member?

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5. What do you see as the basic purpose of public schools?

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6. What is the role of the governing board in the fulfillment of that purpose?

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7. How does the board’s role differ from that of the superintendent?

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8. What should the relationship be between the board members and the administration in the handling of school district or county office concerns?

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9. Briefly describe your commitment to public education and local school district.

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