Board of Trustees
Appointed December 2022
Current term expires December 2026
Benny Joseph
Vice President/Clerk; Committees: Finance, Policy, LCAP. Advisory
Email: bjoseph@kentfieldschools.org
Appointed December 2022
Current term expires December 2026
Appointed February 2019, Elected November 2020
Current term expires December 2028
Appointed December 2023, Elected December 2024
Current term expires December 2028
Appointed December 2024
Current term expires December 2026
Board Responsibilities
The Kentfield School Board Trustees perform a number of major responsibilities, including:
- Setting direction and priorities for the school district
- Establishing an effective and efficient district structure, including the hiring and evaluation of the Superintendent
- Overseeing the development and adoption of district policies
- Providing fiscal oversight and ensuring fiscal and academic accountability
- Ensuring legal compliance in all areas, including academic and fiscal matters
- Approving collectively bargained agreements and other large contracts
- Acting as an appellate body for student or employee discipline matters
- Providing community leadership as advocates for children and the school district
It is important to note that authority is granted to the School Board as a whole, not each member individually. Therefore, board members fulfill these responsibilities by working together as a governance team with the Superintendent to make decisions that will best serve all the students in the community.
If you are interested in running for a School Board position, you are encouraged to contact any of the existing Board Members or the Superintendent to learn more.
For more information on the role of a school board, here are some resources from the California School Board Association.