ACSA’s 13 councils represent the different job-alikes within school administration. These groups provide a broad range of viewpoints regarding public education in California. The job-specific councils, made up of practicing administrators from each ACSA region, bring together the best of two worlds- a united association and a unique representation for specific job types. Council members may be elected or appointed by region presidents. Each will elect its own council president and have a vote on the Legislative Policy Committee. Councils create their own bylaws that will be consistent with ACSA bylaws and ratified by the Board of Directors. The Region 8’s 2020-2021 members are noted below.  Councils include the following:

  • Adult Education Council: Giuliana Brahim
  • Business Services Council: Rebecca Westover
  • Career Technical Education Council: Joell Hanson
  • Classified Educational Leaders Council: Priscila Caballero
  • Classified Educational Leaders Council Past President: TBD
  • Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Council: TBD
  • Early Education Council: Jessica Tejada
  • Educational Options Council President: Dr. Don English
  • Elementary Education Council: Dr. Samantha Rainer
  • Human Resources Council: Lena Bundtzen
  • Middle Grades Council: TBD
  • Retirees Council: Cliff Tyler
  • Secondary Education Council: Maurissa Koide
  • Student Services & Special Education Council: Shelly Ota
  • Superintendents Council: Ken Geisick
  • Legislative Policy Council: Anisha Munshi

In addition, ACSA’s committees and special groups are formed to address specific areas of interest to public school administrators or to address specific political issues, focusing their efforts on one identified purpose. Most committees are made up of representatives from each ACSA region and have a vote on the Legislative Policy Committee; others, including special groups, have different criteria for member selection. Committees and special groups include the following:

  • Co-Administration Committee: TBD
    Equity Committee: Trudy Gross
    Leadership Development Committee: Joann Vaars
    Small School Committee: Kevin Grier
    CAAASA Representative: Antoine Hawkins

For those seeking appointment to a council, committee or special group, contact Region 8’s president.