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A. R. “Buck” Ganter

A. R. “Buck” Ganter, President


Buck Ganter was first elected to the UUSD Board of Education in 2003 and re-elected in 2007. He has served on the Superintendent’s Athletic Advisory Board since 2004. Mr. Ganter works for the County of Mendocino and has worked in Ukiah as a local business owner. He attended Ukiah schools and is a graduate from Chico State University. Mr. Ganter may be reached via e-mail at

gantera@co.mendocino.ca.us
Current Term Expires 12/2011
 
 
Myrinda Head, Clerk

Myrinda Head, Vice President


Myrinda Head was elected to the Board in November of 2003 and re-elected in 2007.  Ms. Head has been a school volunteer at all levels: elementary, middle grades and high school. She has also assisted in tutoring programs in Ukiah Unified School District. Ms. Head may be reached via e-mail at

head-out@comcast.net
Current Term Expires 12/2011
 
 
David Johnston

David Johnston, Clerk


Dave Johnston was elected to the UUSD Board of Education in 2007. He serves on the Budget Review Committee. He is a Director with the California Business for Education Excellence Foundation. Mr. Johnston has been employed by Mendocino County Office of Education as Technology Grant Director and assisted many school districts, including UUSD, in obtaining and effectively utilizing technology grant funding. Mr. Johnston attended UUSD schools.  He may be reached via e-mail at

dave@sonic.net
Current Term Expires 12/2011
 
 
Beatriz Arkin, President

Beatriz "Bea" Arkin


Bea Arkin was first elected to the Ukiah Board of Education in 2001, and she was re-elected to her second term in 2005. As a parent of children who attended Ukiah schools, Ms. Arkin volunteered for 30 years in various classrooms and grades. She has been active in school PTA’s and has served on School Site Councils at all levels; elementary, middle school and high school. Ms. Arkin may be reached via e-mail at

barkin@saber.net
Current Term Expires 12/2013
 
 
Kathy James

Kathy James


Kathy James was first elected to the Ukiah Unified Board of Education in 1989 and is currently serving her 5th term. She has served on numerous committees including negotiations committees. Ms. James is a graduate from Sonoma State University. She currently serves as President of the Mendocino Drug and Alcoholic Advisory Board. Ms. James may be reached via e-mail at

Kathy1717@comcast.net
Current Term Expires 12/2013
 
 
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Glenn McGourty




gtmboardmember@gmail.com
Current Term Expires 12/2013
 
 
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William "Bill" Rantala




williamrantala@ymail.com
Current Term Expires 12/2013