CSBA Region X Director

Susan Markarian, CSBA Region X Director, serves as liaison between the California School Boards Association and Fresno County school board members.  CSBA promotes success for all students by defining and driving the public education agenda and strengthening school board governance at the district and county level, as well as taking the lead on critical legislative issues in education.

CSBA Conference Reception

The Trustees Association and the Fresno County Board of Education co-host a reception at the annual California School Boards Association Education Conference held in November.  The reception provides trustees an opportunity to network with board members from throughout California.

County Committee on School District Organization

All school district proposals on boundaries, annexation, unification and related changes must be brought before the County Committee on School District Organization.  At the Trustees Association’s October meeting, an election is held to fill vacancies on the County Committee (as per California Education Code Section 35023).

Candidate/Trustee Workshop

The Trustees Association hosts a Candidates Workshop and a Trustees Workshop on an as-needed basis.  The purpose of the workshops is to orient candidates and trustees on the scope of responsibilities of school board members.  Subjects include election guidelines, the Brown Act, school finance, personnel and curriculum.