The Morgan Hill Unified School District is starting the process of electing a new Student Board Member and Alternate Student Board Member for the 2024-25 school year. This is open to seniors at Central, Live Oak, and Sobrato High Schools.

APPLICATION PROCESS 

1. Call for 2024-25 Student Board Member announcement: August 22nd

2. Complete and submit an MHUSD Student Board Member Application (paper version OR electronic version) by September 5th by 8:00 AM (paper form can be sent to Kelly Schriefer, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent: schrieferk@mhusd.org or dropped off to the District Office)

3. Qualified candidates will be notified no later than September 5th, in the evening

4. A high school-wide Google Form election will be held September 11th - 19th

5. The Student Board Member and Alternate Student Board Member will meet with the Superintendent on September 23rd at 4:00 PM

6. The Student Board Member Representative will be seated at the September 24th board meeting, beginning at 6:00 PM

TIMELINE

• Call for Student Board Member Election announcement on August 22nd 

• Applications are due September 5th at 8:00 AM 

• Qualified candidates will be notified by September 5th

• Candidate statements and campaign videos due by September 9th at 8:00 AM

• Schoolwide election via Google Form September 11th - 19th 

• Contact and announce winners (student BOE/alternate) on Friday, September 20th

• Student Board Member and Alternate Student Board Member will meet with the Superintendent September 23rd at 4:00 PM

• Student Board Member will be seated on September 24th at 6:00 PM

Please visit our Student Board Member Election web page for the application and more details. 

The committee includes district staff, parents, and community members in relevant roles for the advancement of district strategies.

The Morgan Hill Unified School District (MHUSD) is excited to announce the selection of twelve esteemed members to serve on the Budget Advisory Committee (BAC). This group is comprised of dedicated parents representing elementary, middle, high school, and K-8/Alternative Education sectors, as well as respected Board, employment group and community members who collectively reflect the diverse demographics of our district.

The BAC will play a vital role in providing insights and feedback on fiscal matters to help shape the district's budget. The committee’s primary responsibilities include attending all scheduled meetings, gathering input from and sharing updates with their constituents, and adhering to established BAC norms. Each year, the committee will assist in formulating recommendations that align with the Board of Education’s strategic budget priorities, based on the district's evolving needs. The BAC's role is advisory only, and its recommendations are not binding on the Board.

This year’s selection process was conducted by the Ad Hoc Committee, consisting of MHUSD Board President Adam Escoto, Vice President Nancy Altman, Trustee Rosales Montes, and Superintendent Dr. Carmen García. To maintain impartiality, the committee reviewed all applications with names redacted to ensure an unbiased evaluation. The process followed guidelines established by the Ad Hoc Committee in June.

We are pleased to announce the Budget Advisory Committee members:

Armando Benavides– Community Member
Kathy Chávez Napoli – Community Member
Pamela Lamcke – K-8 Parent
Sonia Bennett – Elementary School Parent
Sendy Ramírez – Middle School Parent
Randy Wensmann – High School Parent
Jim Levis – Morgan Hill Federation of Teachers (MHFT)
QA Nguyen – Morgan Hill Federation of Teachers (MHFT)
Cheryl Van Deventer – Morgan Hill Classified Employees Association 
Elisa Garcia – Morgan Hill Classified Employees Association
Alex Aasen – Morgan Hill Classified Employees Association
Jessie Swift– Morgan Hill Educational Leaders Association

Additionally, the following participants will support the committee:
Craig McAlpin – BAC Consultant
Michael Taylor – BAC Consultant
Penny Timboe – MHUSD Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
Kelly Schriefer – Administrative Assistant

The term for the committee members runs through December 2024. We appreciate their commitment to volunteer their time and expertise in support of our mission to provide high-quality public education for every student in the district.

**PLEASE NOTE THE AUGUST 29 BAC MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES.**

Last night, the Morgan Hill Unified Board of Education approved the contracts for Kolvira Chheng, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services and Diana Tavares, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The contract for Dr. Diana Jimenez, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services was extended for another year. 

Kolvira Chheng

Kolvira Chheng was born in Cambodia during the Cambodian Civil War. His family fled the country and arrived in America in the early 1980s. He grew up in the East Side of San Jose, CA, and attended San Jose State University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science, in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting.

He began his career in School Business and Finance with the Santa Clara County Office of Education where he served for sixteen years in various roles. Since then, he’s been with the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District since 2015 and was appointed as the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services in February 2017.

Coming from a family of educators where his grandfather was a teacher and his father was a teacher and principal, education was at the forefront of their values. Through his own life experience, he understands that access and equity are key to the success of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

He and his wife, Lisa Marie Chheng, are proud parents of three daughters, Lynley, Ralyssa and Jayanna.

Diana Tavares

For over 30 years, Diana has worked in education as a teacher, principal and Human Resources professional.

In 2014, she transitioned into Human Resources as the Director of Certificated Personnel with the Stockton Unified School District. During her tenure in Stockton, she built successful collaborative relationships with union leaders which resulted in positive labor relations and contract negotiations. Since then, she has been a part of the North Monterey County Unified School District and is currently the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources in the San Mateo-Foster City School District.

As a Human Resources professional, Diana is passionate about serving the educational community with compassion, collaboration and commitment. Diana received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Development and Master of Science degree in Administrative Leadership from California State University, East Bay. She holds a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and Administrative Services Credential.

We welcome Kolvira and Diana warmly to the Morgan Hill Unified School District family. We look forward to a great school year ahead.