CUSD Board of Trustees

Introduction to the Board

Columbia Union School District has a five-member Board of Trustees. Board members are elected by the voters residing within our school district boundaries. Each board member serves a four-year term of office. The President and Clerk of the Board are elected by Board members for a one-year term which runs January through December.

Board of Trustees members include Jenny David, President; Jo Rodefer, Clerk; members Faith Alarcon-Calden, Dr. Jeff Wittman, and Mary Rose Rutikanga.

The Superintendent, Mr. Joe Aldridge, is employed by the Board of Trustees for a specified contract period. He is responsible for executing the policies established by the Board and effectively directing the overall operation of the school district. Mr. Aldridge and his staff develop all plans, programs, and policies for Board consideration and action.