Three members of the Scottsdale Unified School District governing board were sworn in Dec. 15. Incumbents Dr. Eric Meyer and Karen Beckvar, along with newcomer, Bonnie Sneed, will officially take office in January.

One of the governing board members of a newly formed “transportation district” in the north East Valley has resigned in frustration so his family can move to a school district that has schools.

A Christopher Verde School District governing board member has resigned less than two months after the board was appointed.

Chandler Unified School District governing board member Charlotte Patterson was honored with a surprise celebration Wednesday night recognizing her as the longesttenured board member in the district.

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The Maricopa County Superintent of Schools, Don Covey, interviewed the three finalists to fill an open spot on the Maricopa Community Colleges governing board: Doyle Burke of Tempe, Ed Contreras of Chandler and Marci Hendrickson of Gilbert. The finalists, picked from 15 applicants, were decided by a team of employees and board members at the community college district. They were interviewed Monday and Covey could name the new board member on Wednesday. The new member will fill a spot vacated by Colleen Clark, who resigned in August citing a need to focus on employment.

Maricopa Community Colleges Governing Board member Colleen Clark announced Tuesday that she was stepping down.

Chandler Unified School District governing board member Rob Barney will submit his resignation to the board next week. Barney and his family will be relocating as he takes a new job. His resignation will be effective June 16.

The Chandler Cultural Foundation, which oversees programming and funds development for the Chandler Center for the Arts, has added two members to its board of directors and approved creating a larger board.

Gilbert Unified School District governing board member Traci Klein surprised the board Tuesday night with her resignation, according to two board members.

Apache Junction is asking residents to fill more than 20 vacancies on city boards and commissions.

Parents in the Kyrene Elementary School District can meet new governing board member Ross Robb during a regular meeting Tuesday night.

Recent antigay comments by Maricopa Community College District board member Jerry Walker seemed all but forgotten Friday evening when he spoke to students and family members at Mesa Community College’s graduation ceremony.

Do you have ideas that can help the Mesa City Council make decisions on major projects? Are you an engineer or planner interested in transportation? Are you interested in the cultural attractions in your community? If so, apply to be a member of one of our advisory boards and committees. Expertise from the community is needed for a host of positions opening up on boards such as transportation, museum and cultural and historic preservation, to name a few.

James Christensen of Gateway Bank has been named 2013 board chairman of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce.

The Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival has announced its newest board member, Janet Arnold. Arnold brings with her a wealth of knowledge and accomplishment gained through her decades of committed involvement in Valley arts organizations.

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) recently welcomed a new chair-elect and 11 new members to its Board of Directors. David Bruno of DHR International becomes the 2012-2013 board chair, succeeding Pam Conboy, while Peter Hayes of Salt River Project has been named chair-elect. The 2012-2013 board will focus on critical issues for the chamber membership and the community, including providing valuable resources for the business community, strengthening the quality of life in our community and keeping members informed, connected and prosperous.

Don Covey, Maricopa County Superintendent of Schools, has appointed Blake Sacha to fill the vacant seat on the governing board of the Gilbert Unified School District.

Gov. Jan Brewer announced the appointment of Roger L. Jacks to the Arizona State Board of Education. Amy Hamilton has been re-appointed to the board for a second term.

The revelations that hammered the Fiesta Bowl point to a recurring problem not only among non-profit boards but corporate governing bodies as well: The need for board members to understand their roles, expectations and fiduciary responsibilities.

The revelations that hammered the Fiesta Bowl point to a recurring problem not only among non-profit boards but corporate governing bodies as well: The need for board members to understand their roles, expectations and fiduciary responsibilities.

The Kyrene and Tempe Union High School District governing boards will have a new look come January.

A Gilbert Unified School District governing board member will be unable to run for re-election on the Nov. 2 ballot after the Arizona Supreme Court upheld a Maricopa County Superior Court decision regarding a ballot signature challenge.

School board members can refine leadership skills for the year ahead at the Arizona School Boards Association Summer Leadership Institute, July 22-24, at the Little America Hotel in Flagstaff.