Local Boards of education are entrusted by their communities to uphold the Constitution, protect the public interest in schools, and ensure that a high quality education is provided to each student. The role of the trustees who sit on locally elected school Boards is to ensure that school districts are responsive to the values, beliefs and priorities of their communities. Boards fulfill this role by performing five major responsibilities. These are setting direction; establishing an effective and efficient structure; providing support; ensuring accountability; and providing community leadership as advocates for children, the school district and public schools. Board members fulfill these responsibilities by working together as a governance team with the superintendent to make decisions that will best serve all the students in the community.
There are five members of the Gold Trail Union School District Board of Trustees.
Members’ terms are for four years and are staggered so that no more than three members are elected in any one election.
| Greg Clark | Julie Bauer | Jason Hanks | Ed Klier | Larry Thornhill |
| President | Clerk | Member | Member | Member |
|
First Sworn In 2022 |
First Sworn In 2010 |
First Sworn In 2023 |
First Sworn In 2022 |
First Sworn In 2024 |
|
Term of Office 2022 - 2026 |
Term of Office 2022 - 2026 |
Term of Office 2024 - 2028 |
Term of Office 2022 - 2026 |
Term of Office 2024 - 2028 |
| jbauer@gtusd.org | jhanks@gtusd.org |
Regular Meetings
The Board of Trustees holds one Regular meeting on the second Thursday of each month at Sutter's Mill Multi-Purpose Room, starting at 6:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) with a public comment session.
Public Comment Sessions
The Board holds public comment sessions (the "Open Hearing" item on every agenda) at each of its Regular Meetings to listen to comments about student achievement, budget policy, or any matter that is within the Governing Board's power to act. Note that an Open Hearing on a Special Board Meeting is limited to topics actually on the posted agenda.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, for those requiring special assistance to access the Board meeting room, to access written documents being discussed at the Board meeting, or to otherwise participate at Board meetings, please contact the Board Secretary, Keri Phillips, at (530) 626-3194 for assistance. Notification at least 48 hours before the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the Board meeting and to provide any required accommodations, auxiliary aids or services.
The Ralph M. Brown Act, located at California Government Code 54950 et seq., is an act of the California State Legislature, that guarantees the public’s right to attend and participate in meetings of local legislative bodies. It is essentially a body of rules designed to ensure open government and fairness. Download the The Brown Act (PDF), Open Meeting Laws for Local Legislative Bodies.