About the Governing Board
The Role of the Governing Board
The Mt. Diablo Unified School District Board of Education is a policy-making body for the school district. The Governing Board is comprised of five trustees who are elected in November to serve staggered four-year terms in office and one Student Board Member who is appointed each school year according to Board Bylaw 9150.
The Board of Education duties include the following :
- Establish policies for the Mt. Diablo Unified School District
- Approve and oversee the school district budget
- Serve as good stewards of taxpayer funds
- Hire and supervise the Superintendent of Schools
- Establish board committees
- Lobby lawmakers and advocating on behalf of the Mt. Diablo Unified schools
- Represent constituents, solicit input on key decisions and listen to concerns and needs of the community
Governing Board Contact Information
Keisha Nzewi
Board President
nzewik@mdusd.org
Elected 2020 (Area 3)
Term Expires 2024
Erin McFerrin
Vice President
mcferrine@mdusd.org
Elected 2020 (Area 5)
Term Expires 2024
Cherise Khaund
Trustee
khaundc@mdusd.org
Elected 2018 (Area 4)
Term Expires 2026
The Board President, Vice President and Clerk are elected at the annual organizational meeting held in December.
Approved Trustee Areas 2019
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Debra Mason
Trustee
masond@mdusd.org
Elected 2014 (Area 1)
Term Expires 2026
Linda Mayo
Trustee
mayol@mdusd.org
Elected 1997 (Area 2)
Term Expires 2026
Susana Barrios
Student Board Member
barrioss@mdusd.org
Appointed 2023
Term Expires 2024
Looking for public comment information? See the Board Meetings Page.