Governance
Board of Trustees
As provided in its charter, the district's executive functions are held by a Board of Trustees composed of five members popularly-elected to four-year terms by those who are eligible to participate in county elections and live within the district service boundaries, such elections being held in all odd-numbered years and alternating between having the top two or three candidates receiving seats. At the end of each calendar year they elect a president and vice-president from among themselves in open session, with no member permitted to serve in one office more than twice consecutively. Public meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month at the John Diederich Education Center, located on the Fort Bragg High School campus and are broadcast live on YouTube and Vimeo.Members
As of the November 3, 2020 Mendocino County general election, the district's Board of Trustees has the following members (shown with office held for the 2021 calendar year, if any): * Diana Paoli, President ''(first elected: Nov. 8, 2016; current term: Dec. 1, 2018–Dec. 1, 2022)'' * Maryjean Makela, Vice President ''(initial appointment: Nov. 11, 2018; current term: Dec. 1, 2020–Dec. 1, 2024)'' * Kathy A. Babcock ''(first elected: Nov. 3, 2015; current term: Dec. 1, 2020–Dec. 1, 2024)'' * Gerald Matson ''(initial appointment: Nov. 3, 2011; current term: Dec. 1, 2018–Dec. 1, 2022)'' * Scott Schneider ''(first elected: Nov. 6, 2018; current term: Dec. 1, 2018–Dec. 1, 2022)''Student Representative
Beginning in 2015, the board also requests the elected student body officers of Fort Bragg High School to solicit volunteers and select from among them a student of the school to serve as a non-voting member of the board, their term to run from July 1 to June 30. This member is allowed to make and second motions on all business before the board save those that are held in closed session related to employment contracts, staff dispute resolution, or other matters related to information legally required to remain confidential. The Superintendent's office is required to provide the student board member with full and complete agendas and copies of any materials received by the board, and also to provide an area at the district office where they can work, make use of secretarial facilities and receive advice or information upon request.Administration
Superintendent
While the executive functions are ultimately held by the Board of Trustees, the by-laws state that in practice they will be exercised by a Superintendent of Schools whose careful selection and leadership of is explicitly defined as the board's most important responsibility. The Superintendent serves as the district'sRecent superintendents
Salaries
The average salary for district employees in 2016 was $41,234, 32.8% lower than the national average for government employees and 19.3% lower than the national average for the education sector.Class sizes
Pursuant to the Educational Employment Relations Act of California ("Rodda Act"), the district negotiates its terms of employment with the representatives for the Fort Bragg District Teachers' Association labor union (a local of theSchools
Secondary schools
Fort Bragg High School
Fort Bragg High School (FBHS) was founded in 1907 as Fort Bragg Union High School. The school's athletic teams are called the Timberwolves and their mascot is Timmy Timberwolf. The football team has had five undefeated seasons, most recently in 1995 (finishing with an 11-0 record).Fort Bragg Middle School
Standardized testing
The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) testing framework was established in 2014 with a stated goal of offering greater transparency to parents, faculty and administrators regarding student progress using objective standards and easily understood reporting. Students are tested annually from grades three to eight and again in the eleventh grade. Two batteries of tests are taken, one in English Language Arts/Literacy and the other in Mathematics, delivered by computer with results delivered directly to the state Education Department.General Obligation Bonds
As of the most recent issuance of school bonds in 2016 ($5.5 million at 2.63% interest, 15-year term), the district's total outstanding bonded debt is US$42.6 million. Having been issued with terms ranging from 13 to 40 years and with interest rates ranging from 1.48% to 12%, if all outstanding bonds reached their natural maturity date the cost of debt service (principal + interest) for them would total US$99.5 million and last until the end of fiscal year 2047.School bond election measures
* November 2003 - $22,200,000 - Vote in Favor: 65.8% - Purpose: renovate, modernize, safety compliance * June 2008 - $16,000,000 - Vote in Favor: 69.2% - Purpose: To acquire, construct, modernize, and improve school facilitiesReferences
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