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April K. Ybarra
Board of Education Member, Area 4
Hello! My name is April Ybarra. I was born in Sacramento and attended five schools within the Sacramento City Unified School District during my upbringing. My high school education was in El Paso, TX. As a mom of two daughters—one currently a student and the other a former student in Sac City—I bring a unique perspective on the challenges that families encounter. This personal experience drives my advocacy for policies that prioritize student success and promote family engagement.
Chinua Rhodes
2nd Vice President, Board of Education, Area 5
Hi, I’m Chinua Rhodes. I’m a Father of 5, a Community Organizer, and your Trustee. I grew up right here in South Sacramento, and I’m a product of Sac City Schools. While in high school, my father, who organized for Pico California, showed me that collective effort for change is possible and that everyday working people are the key to the city’s success and well-being. These lessons led me to coordinate programs and grants supporting thousands of Sacramento youth and families and organizing around housing and youth justice initiatives.
Tara Jeane
1st Vice President, Board of Education, Area 1
Tara is a high school English teacher and education advocate who knows that students win when adults collaborate. She works with education leaders throughout California and all the way to D.C. to reimagine what school can be and is committed to realizing the potential of public education for every student. Tara is excited to bring her experience and energy to the conversations and decisions on 鶹’s Board.
Board of Education Members from 1965 to Present
Member | Service Dates |
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Michael Benjamin | December 12, 2024 to present |
April K. Ybarra | December 12, 2024 to present |
Jose M. Navarro | December 12, 2024 to present |
Taylor Kayatta | December 15, 2022 to present |
Jasjit Singh | December 15, 2022 to present |
Tara Jeane | December 15, 2022 to present |
Lavinia Grace Phillips | December 17, 2020 to present |
Chinua Rhodes | December 17, 2020 to present |
Jamee Villa | December 17, 2020 to present |
Leticia Garcia | December 13, 2018 to December 15, 2022 |
Lisa Murawski | December 13, 2018 to November 17, 2022 |
Mai Vang | December 8, 2016 to December 17, 2020 |
Michael Minnick | December 8, 2016 to December 17, 2020 |
Jessie Ryan | December 18, 2014 to December 17, 2020 |
Ellen Cochrane | December 18, 2014 to December 6, 2018 |
Jay Hansen | December 20, 2012 to December 6, 2018 |
Christina Pritchett | December 6, 2012 to present |
Jeff Cuneo | December 9, 2010 to December 4, 2014 |
Darrel Woo | December 9, 2010 to December 15, 2022 |
Gustavo Arroyo | December 11, 2008 to December 8, 2016 |
Patrick Kennedy | December 11, 2008 to August 7, 2014 |
Diana Rodriguez | December 11, 2008 to December 8, 2016 |
Donald Terry | December 11, 2008 to December 4, 2012 |
Ellyne Bell | December 7, 2006 to December 4, 2012 |
Jerry Houseman | December 16, 2004 to December 9, 2010 |
Roy Grimes | December 16, 2002 to December 10, 2010 |
Miguel Navarrette | December 16, 2004 to December 11, 2008 |
Manuel Hernandez | December 10, 1996 to December 11, 2008 |
Richard Jennings | December 10, 1996 to December 11, 2008 |
Karen Young | December 10, 1996 to December 11, 2008 |
Dawn McCoy | December 16, 2002 – November 2006 |
Jay Schenirer | December 10, 1996 – December 16, 2004 |
Pat Fong Kushida | May 2, 2004 – December 16, 2004 (vice Robert King Fong) |
Robert King Fong | December 7, 1998 – April 30, 2004 |
Tom Griffin | December 6, 1994 – December 16, 2002 |
Virgil Price | December 6, 1994 – December 7, 1998 |
Gaspar Garcia | November 1992-December 10, 1996 |
Mary Wimberly | September 6, 1990 – December 10, 1996 (vice Bennett) |
Michelle Masoner | December 4, 1989 – December 16, 2002 |
JoAnn Yee | December 4, 1989 – December 6, 1994 |
Bill Camp | November 2, 1987 – November 1992 |
Melody E. Harding | December 2, 1985 – November 24, 1989 |
Ida A. Russell | November 28, 1983 – December 10, 1996 |
Louise A. Perez | August 25, 1982 – December 10, 1996 (vice Garcia) |
Elinor L. Hickey | November 30, 1981 – November 24, 1989 |
Nancy Findeisen | November 30, 1981 – December 6, 1994 |
Vernon J. Freeman | April 17, 1979 – November 30, 1985 (vice Vandegriff) |
Raymond E. Vandegriff | January 11, 1978 – -March 30, 1979 |
Dr. William K. Haldeman | November 17, 1975 – November 30, 1981 |
Eva S. Garcia | April 22, 1974 – August 5, 1982 |
Judy Kerri | January 1, 1974 – November 30, 1981 |
Thomas Chinn | January 1, 1972 – November 28, 1983 |
William Rutland | January 1, 1970 – December 31, 1977 |
Grant Bennett | January 1, 1968 – July 12,1990 |
Hugh Melvin | March 6, 1967 – March 3, 1975 |
Dr. D. Jackson Faustman | January 1, 1964 – November 30, 1987 |
Gladys Paulson | January 1, 1962 – December 31, 1973 |
Genevieve Didion | July 1, 1942 – March 14, 1974 |
Adolph Moskovitz | 1967 |
Alba Kuchman | 1965 |
Justine Chueh-Griffith
Student Board Member
Justine Chueh-Griffith is a rising junior at West Campus High School and has been attending 鶹 schools since elementary school. Within her school community, she chairs the School Site Council, is co-President of the school’s GSA, and is the President of the Student Equity Team. Outside of school, she coaches Challenger League Baseball and is a part of 鶹’s Student Advisory Council.
Student Board Members from 1982 to Present
Student Member | Service Dates | High School |
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Justine Chueh-Griffith | July 2024 – June 2025 | |
Liliana “Gracie” Miller Segura | July 2023 – June 2024 | West Campus |
Liam Mcgurk | July 2022 – June 2023 | Hiram Johnson |
Jacqueline Zhang | July 2021 – Jun |
Taylor Kayatta
Board of Education Member, Area 6
Taylor is the father of two children in Sac City schools. He is an attorney and a CPA. Taylor grew up in New Jersey, Maine, and Southern California before moving to Sacramento where he began his career and started his family. Taylor has a BA from UCLA, a JD from McGeorge School of Law, an MBA from Sacramento State, and an AA from American River College.