Public meeting held for those Interested in becoming a School Board Member 

–If you are considering running for election as a member of a local school board in San Luis Obispo County and would like to find out more information, a free workshop will be presented at the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education on Monday, Aug. 6, at 5:30 p.m. The location is 3350 Education Drive, San Luis Obispo.

This meeting will be presented by experienced school administrators and veteran school board members. Bring your questions.
Topics included:

• Three R’s of being a school board member – (Elected Official, Volunteer, “Employee”)
• Board meeting preparation and time commitment
• Knowing what and when to expect it – The School District Governance Calendar
• Keeping it Legal – The Brown Act basics

RSVP to Valerie Kraskey, Administrative Manager, San Luis Obispo County Office of Education, at (805) 782-7201 or [email protected].

Nomination period: July 16 – Aug. 10.

For information on qualifications and/or to file your Declaration of Candidacy Forms, contact the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder’s Office at (805) 781-5226.

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