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Board of Trustees

At Pioneer Union School District, our mission is to inspire and empower all students to reach their full potential, both academically and personally. We believe in fostering a love for learning and creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging educational environment.

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Core Values

Our vision is to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and character to thrive in a rapidly changing world. We are dedicated to creating a community of lifelong learners and responsible global citizens.

Guiding Principles

The following principles guide our work:

  • Students will be provided programs, instruction and/or activities designed to enhance the development of positive attitudes, patience, tolerance, appreciation of different cultures and productive membership in society.

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  • Students will be provided programs, instruction, activities and/or guidance to develop mental and moral bravery, caring attitudes toward people and education, to gain a healthy view of competition and to learn age appropriate life skills. 

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Computer Class

Goals

  • The Board of Trustees will biannually assess goals to maintain programmatic focus and budgetary needs.

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  • The Board of Trustees will keep current on state/county relevant information through attending CSBA conferences, El Dorado County annual meeting of trustees and recognition dinner or other professionally sponsored conferences and seminars which address educational policy, programs and district operations. The board will attend at least one such event as a group.

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  • Designated Board members will strive to visit district school sites monthly.

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  • The Board of Trustees will systematically review, revise and adopt policies and administrative regulations.

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  • The Board of Trustees will conduct an annual self-evaluation meeting/workshop to conduct self-evaluation, discuss relations, expectations, and board operation. (July - August)

Meet the Board

Tricia Ciampa

President

Nathaniel Houston

Member

Cory Morrison

Vice President

Open

Member

Courtney Clendenin

Clerk

Board Meeting Schedule

Meetings take place on the 2nd Thursday each month. 

Location: 6862 Mt. Aukum Road, Room E3, Somerset, CA 95684

Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

PUSD School Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes

July 16, 2025

November 13, 2025

March 12, 2026

August 14, 2025

December 11, 2025

April 9, 2026

September 11, 2025

January 8, 2026

May 14, 2026

October 9, 2025

February 12, 2026

June 11, 2026

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