Board of Education

School Board

The Emery Unified School District Board of Trustees is composed of five dedicated volunteers who are elected at-large by their community to serve four-year, staggered terms. This Board supervises the administration of the school district, ensures fiscal responsibility, and implements policies that reinforce the district's mission and vision. Alongside the Superintendent, the Board operates as a unified team dedicated to attaining the district's goals, all while embodying shared values that prioritize student success and continuous enhancement.

The Board's service extends beyond the students, staff, and community members of Emery Unified. They are also staunch advocates for public education. The Board strives to establish partnerships with local businesses and community organizations to broaden educational prospects for all students. Moreover, they provide feedback to local and state government officials regarding issues that directly influence public education.

REGULAR MEETING CALENDAR

August 9, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
August 23, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
September 13, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
September 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
October 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
October 25, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
November 8, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
December 13, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

2023 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING CALENDAR

BOARD CONTENT CALENDAR

Susan Donaldson

- President

Contact: susan.donaldson@emeryusd.org
Term Ends: 2026

Thank you for trusting me with this important responsibility. As a parent of a child that has spent their entire elementary school years in the district, I think I have a unique perspective that will make my service invaluable. I have an intimate knowledge of the school from my years as a PTO officer and volunteer. My Masters degree in Sustainable Business helps me to understand our schools from a systems mindset, as interconnected with our local and global community – particularly in that our campus is the Emeryville Center for Community Life. My restorative justice and non-profit training as a board member with the Bay Area Girls Rock Camp has also prepared me to work with diverse students and stakeholders. I am excited to take my dedication to children and public schooling to the next level.

An Emeryville resident since 2014, John T. Van Geffen is an Aviation Attorney with specialization in litigation, business transactions and regulatory compliance. As the father of an Emeryville kindergartner, John takes great pride in accepting the awesome responsibility of providing leadership and citizen oversight of the Emery Unified School District’s schools and looks forward to working with the Superintendent, staff and public to set a direction for the District establish policies, ensure accountability and provide community leadership on behalf of the District and public education.

Kimberly Solis has been an Emeryville resident since 2007 and is an Emery Unified School District alum. Currently they are working on their B.A. in Ethnic Studies and Political Science from UC Berkeley as a recipient of the Fiat Lux Scholarship. When Kimberly was a high school student in the district, they were part of the School Board as a Student Representative throughout their junior and senior years. Their commitment to supporting the district is nothing new. As a Board member now, they aim to further support and uplift EUSD students in an equitable and transparent manner.