Welcome Board Trustees
Our school board is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can achieve academic excellence and personal growth in a safe and supportive setting.
As elected representatives of our community, we are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of our schools. Our responsibilities include:
- Policy Development: Crafting and implementing policies that promote high educational standards and equity.
- Budget Oversight: Ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support student learning and well-being.
- Superintendent Supervision: Collaborating with and providing oversight for the Superintendent to ensure the district's strategic goals are met.
- Curriculum and Instruction: Evaluating and approving curricula that meet the diverse needs of our students and prepare them for future success.
- Facilities Management: Overseeing the maintenance and improvement of school facilities to provide a safe and conducive learning environment.
- Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from parents, students, teachers, and community members to foster a collaborative educational community.
Our mission is to support every student in reaching their full potential by prioritizing safety, equity, and excellence in all our decisions. We invite you to explore our initiatives, participate in our meetings, and join us in our dedication to student success and safety.
The SHUSD Governing Board is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can achieve academic excellence and personal growth in a safe and supportive setting.
As elected representatives of the community, they are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of St. Helena Unified schools. The Governing Board's responsibilities include:
- Policy Development: Crafting and implementing policies that promote high educational standards and equity.
- Budget Oversight: Ensuring financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support student learning and well-being.
- Superintendent Supervision: Collaborating with and providing oversight for the Superintendent to ensure the district's strategic goals are met.
- Curriculum and Instruction: Evaluating and approving curricula that meet the diverse needs of our students and prepare them for future success.
- Facilities Management: Overseeing the maintenance and improvement of school facilities to provide a safe and conducive learning environment.
- Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from parents, students, teachers, and community members to foster a collaborative educational community.
You are invited to explore district initiatives, participate in board meetings, and join in the board’s dedication to student success and safety.
Meet the Trustees
Laura Symon, President
Term Expires: November 2026
Email: lsymon@sthelenaunified.org
Lisa Pelosi, Vice President
Term Expires: November 2028
Email: lpelosi@sthelenaunified.org
Shawn Moura, Clerk to the Board
Term Expires: November 2026
Email: smoura@sthelenaunified.org
Jeannie Kerr, Trustee
Term Expires: November 2028
Email: jkerr@sthelenaunified.org
Jeanmarie Wolf, Trustee
Term Expires: November 2026
Email: jwolf@sthelenaunified.org