The Cabrillo Unified School District School Governing Board is comprised of five school board members who are elected by the local community. The role of the school board is to provide leadership and oversight of the district. The Board ensures that the district is responsive to the values, beliefs, and priorities of the community.

The term of office for school board members elected in regular elections is four years, beginning on the second Friday in December after their election.  The board meets at least once a month at the District Office, 498 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay. Meetings are open to the public and are usually held on Thursday nights at 6 pm.  A portion of the board meeting consists of a "closed" session for the purpose of discussing confidential matters, such as personnel or student issues.

 

	LIZET CORTES President Trustee Area C Term: 2022-2026 CortesL@cabrillo.k12.ca.us
	PETER CERNEKA Vice President Trustee Area D Term: 2024-2028 CernekaP@cabrillo.k12.ca.us
	BREANNA LAFONTAINE Clerk Trustee Area B Term: 2024-2028 LafontaineB@cabrillo.k12.ca.us
	MARY BETH ALEXANDER Member Trustee Area E Term: 2022-2026 AlexanderM@cabrillo.k12.ca.us
	CARMEN DANIEL Member Trustee Area A Term: 2022-2026 DanielC@cabrillo.k12.ca.us

What does the School Board do?

The Board works with the Superintendent to fulfill its major responsibilities, which include:

• Setting the direction for the district.
• Establishing an effective and efficient organizational structure for the district.
• Providing support to the Superintendent and staff.
• Ensuring accountability to the public for the performance of the district's schools.
• Providing community leadership and advocacy on behalf of students, the district's educational program, and public education.
• Ensuring that the district is meeting its commitments to parents/guardians, all members of the community, employees, the state of California, laws pertaining to education, and the established policies of the district.

Student Board Members

In order to enhance communication and collaboration between the Governing Board and the student body and to teach students the importance of civic involvement, the Board supports the participation of high school students in district governance. The Student Board Members for the 2024-25 school year are: