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Meet the Board

The Mendocino County Board of Education plays a vital governance role in accordance with the Constitution of California (Article 9, Section 7) and California Education Code. The Board adopts rules for its own operations, maintains official records of its meetings, and provides oversight of key financial functions include approving budgets and the salary of the county superintendent, handling appeals related to interdistrict transfers and student expulsions, reviewing charter petitions, and acquiring or disposing of real property. Serving on the County Board is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on local education. To learn more please visit Statutory Functions of County Superintendents of Schools & County Boards of Education (PDF).

The Mendocino County Board of Education consists of five trustees. Trustees serve four-year terms and must reside in their respective trustee areas, which reflect the county supervisorial districts

 Email addresses of each board member are linked below. Please call MCOE at (707) 479-5000 to deliver a message to a board member. 

Board Meetings

The Mendocino County Board of Education holds regular monthly meetings. Special meetings may be called as needed. All regular and special meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Brown Act.

Public Participation
Members of the public are encouraged to attend Board meetings and may address the Board during the public comment portion of the meeting.

Our Board Members

Marilyn Puget

Marilyn Puget

Board President

 AREA 1: Calpella | Hopland | Potter Valley | Redwood Valley | Talmage/Ukiah (East...

Photo of Donald Cruser

Donald Cruser

Board Vice President

 AREA 5: Boonville | Comptche | Navarro | Philo | Mendocino to Gualala TERM ENDS:...

Photo of Percilla Stevenson

Percilla Stevenson

Board Member

TERM ENDS: 2026 AREA 2: Ukiah

Photo of Michelle Hutchins

Michelle Hutchins

Board Members

 AREA 3: Covelo | Laytonville | Willits TERM ENDS: 2028

Photo of Nancy Bennett

Nancy Bennett

Board Member

 AREA 4: Caspar | Cleone | Fort Bragg | Leggett | Piercy | Westport TERM ENDS: 2028

Responsibilities & Governance

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