How long do members of the Governing Board serve and how are they selected?
Governing Board members serve 4-year terms that are staggered. They are appointed by the Secretary of Education in categories determined by law to ensure that the Governing Board includes a wide range of viewpoints and interests. The annual process starts with the Governing Board’s Nominations Committee, which does a broad-based search including a call for nominations sent to more than 1,400 organizations. A notice is also posted on the Governing Board’s Web site. Members of the Nominations Committee independently rate each candidate’s resume. Ultimately, there is a slate of six candidates that the Governing Board forwards to the Secretary of Education for each open position. Each fall, the Secretary announces the new Governing Board appointments. Members may serve a maximum of two consecutive 4-year terms.
