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Board Members

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Sandra Penaloza
Sandra Peñaloza, Board President
 
Trustee Area #2
Term: 2020-2024
 
Mrs. Peñaloza is an Administrator of Instruction, Innovation, and Improvement for Riverside County Office of Education and a San Jacinto High School graduate. She was initially elected to the Board in 2020. Her present term expires in 2024. Mrs. Peñaloza currently serves as President of the Board.
 

Nalaisha BurnettNalaisha Burnett, Board Vice-President
 
Trustee Area #5
Term: 2022-2026
 
Mrs. Burnett is a former teacher, a community volunteer and small business owner. She was initially elected to the Board in 2022. Her present term expires in 2026. Ms. Burnett currently serves as Vice-President of the Board  
 

Jasmin Rubio
Jasmin Rubio, Board Clerk
 
Trustee Area #4
Term: 2022-2026
 
Ms. Rubio is a college student studying Business Administration. She was initially appointed to the Board in 2014. Her present term expires in 2026. Ms. Rubio currently serves as Clerk of the Board.
 

John I. NormanJohn I. Norman, Board Member
 
Trustee Area #3
Term: 2022-2024
 
Mr. Norman was an educator for over 35 years. He graduated from Oregon State University and received his M.A. in Education from Azusa Pacific University. He also has a certificate in Food Science from Mississippi State University and an Online Teaching Certificate from U.C.L.A. Mr. Norman is a retired Mt. San Jacinto Community College professor and was the Department Chair, Health Sciences for many years. Mr. Norman was initially appointed to the Board in 2000. His present term expires in 2024. 

Trica Ojerda
Trica Ojeda, Board Member
 
Trustee Area #1
Term: 2020-2024
 
Mrs. Ojeda is a former SJUSD teacher and aide (total of 40 years), as well as a graduate from the first Mtn. View High class to have a formal ceremony.  She was initially elected to the Board in 2015. Her present term expires in 2024. 

Hector Sanchez
Hector Sanchez, Student Board Member
 
2023-24 Student Board Member
From San Jacinto High School.