The Role of the Board
Citizen oversight of local government is the cornerstone of democracy in the United States. The role of the trustees who sit on locally elected school boards is to ensure that school districts are responsive to the values, beliefs and priorities of their communities. Boards fulfill this role by performing five major responsibilities. These are setting direction; establishing an effective and efficient structure; providing support; ensuring accountability; and providing community leadership as advocates for children, the school district and public schools. These five responsibilities represent core functions that are so fundamental to a school system’s accountability to the public that they can only be performed by an elected governing body. Authority is granted to the board as a whole, not each member individually. Therefore, board members fulfill these responsibilities by working together as a governance team with the superintendent to make decisions that will best serve all the students in the community.
Taken directly from the California School Boards Association.
Trustee Responsibilities
Representation
Listen to families, students, staff, and community members and advocate for their needs.
Set the Direction
Help establish district policies, priorities, and long-term goals for student success.
Provide Oversight
Make responsible decisions about budgets, leadership, and resources to ensure the district serves its students.
Trustee Area 5 - Who We Serve
Jacob would serve the families of Trustee Area 5, located in the northwest corner of the Rocklin Unified School District and encompassing the communities surrounding Quarry Trail Elementary School, Sunset Ranch Elementary School, and Whitney High School. It is a diverse and growing area, home to both established neighborhoods and newer developments. Trustee Area 5 is made up of families with unique perspectives, experiences, and hopes for their children—and Jacob is committed to listening to and representing them.