BECOMING A SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER

Any person is eligible to be a member of the Board of Trustees, without further qualifications, if he/she is:
- 18 years of age or older
- a citizen of California
- a resident of the school district
- a registered voter
- not legally disqualified from holding a civil office
A person is disqualified from holding any office upon conviction of designated crimes specified in the Constitution and laws of the state. (Government Code 1021)
An employee of a school district may not be sworn into office as an elected or appointed member of that school district’s governing board unless and until he or she resigns as an employee. If the employee does not resign, the employment will automatically terminate upon being sworn into office. (Education Code 35107)
Please visit the Humboldt County Registrar of Voters website for updated information.
Current SHUSD Board Members:
- Cinnamon Paula – 2024
- Brandy Bremer – 2022
- Christine Doyka – 2022
- Collett Fenske – 2022
Additional Information:
- Humboldt County Registrar of Voters Website
- School Board Leadership – The role and function of California’s school board (download pdf)
- Humboldt County Candidate Guide 2020 – This candidate guide is intended to be a general-purpose resource for those seeking county,
state, and federal offices in the Presidential General Election on November 3, 2020 (download pdf) - Humboldt County Candidate Calendar for the November 8, 2022 Election
Requesting Candidate Filing Documents
Candidates must complete and file candidacy papers with the Humboldt County Office of
Elections. To request candidacy papers, candidates must complete and submit an
Acknowledgement of Receipt of Instructions & Request for Candidacy Filing Documents form.
The form is available on the Office of Elections website:
https://humboldtgov.org/2784/Request-Candidate-Filing-Documents.
The request form can be returned by email, fax, mail, or in person by appointment as follows:
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 707-445-7204
Mail: 2426 6th Street, Eureka, CA 95501
In Person: Call 707-445-7481 to schedule.(Appointment Only)
DEADLINE FOR FILING DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY: AUGUST 7, 5 PM
PUBLIC NOTICE OF VACANCY AND PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT

The June 17, 2022 meeting of the Board of Trustees has been canceled and the current members of the Board of Trustees will interview applicants in an open session at a meeting date to be determined.
The candidate application can be found here: CANDIDATE INFORMATION SHEET.
The June 17, 2022 meeting of the Board of Trustees has been canceled and
the current members of the Board of Trustees will interview applicants in an open session at a meeting date to be determined.
Miranda, CA 95553
707-943-1789
and by clicking the link below:
CANDIDATE INFORMATION SHEET
Every public school district is governed by a school board. These board members are representatives of their community, putting the interest of the future of students of the local district first.
The school board consists of citizens elected from their community making decisions about the local public school system based on the community expectations, goals, and needs. School board members are chosen by the public to take the needs of students and implement those into a vision, policies, and goals that will support student achievement.
Basic Responsibilities of a School Board
- Establish a clear vision and goals.
- Be knowledgeable of policies and governance processes.
- Hire and evaluate the superintendent.
- Approve an annual budget aligned with the vision of the local school district.
- Serve as leaders of the community and as advocates for students, the school district, and public schools.
School board members are elected to serve as representatives of their communities. It is imperative for good board members to be aware of the work and expectations that have been set for them. Being aware of the work required of school board members allows for potential candidates to step into the role with a more accurate understanding of the responsibilities. Once elected school board members will be provided workshops and training to familiarize themselves with the roles and responsibilities required of the position. More information can be found in the publication below, "School Board Leadership".
School Board Leadership Pamphlet