Board of Education
The Brea Olinda Unified School District Board of Education, comprised of seven elected members, is the governing body of the District, which acts during legally constituted meetings in which a quorum of the Board is present. It derives its powers from the Constitution and Statutes of the State of California. The government of the school is vested in the Board of Education. The Board of Education represents the people of the District. It functions as a goal setting, policy making and evaluating body. The Board has complete jurisdiction over the District, its programs, employees, pupils, building sites and equipment. Board members occupy unique roles because they are also citizens, and, in some cases, parents. This unique status causes Board members to have a special responsibility when they are acting as citizens or parents because their elected positions carry a great deal of prestige and visibility.
Board members are elected by the public to work for the best education interest of all of its students.
The Board meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The schedule can vary during the summer and holidays. Meetings are held at the Brea Cicvic/Cultural Center Council Chambers, 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, 92821. For more information, call 714-990-7800.
Board of Education
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Bill R. Hall was first elected to the Board of Education in November, 2006 and now serves as the Board’s President. As the parent of two boys currently attending elementary school in our District, Bill continues to be a strong supporter of Brea teachers, parents and District staff. Bill’s commitment to high academic standards, school safety and sound fiscal policies has been his primary focus during his first term in office. Bill believes that Brea schools are the best in Orange County thanks to active parents and high expectations. Bill is a graduate of USC’s School of Public Administration where he earned his B.S. degree in 1986. Bill completed post graduate work as a CORO Fellow in their Public Affairs Leadership program and also graduated from Mount San Antonio College. As a member of the Brea Community since 1998 he has served as the Chairman of the Parks, Recreation and Human Services Commission, a member of the Brea Family Resource Center, the Senior Citizens Advisory Board, President of Brea’s Orange County Youth Foundation, and President of the Brea Lions Club. Bill has been married to his wife, Liz, for sixteen years and they are both active PTO members. Term Expires: November 30, 2010 |
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Term Expires: November 30, 2012 |
 | Kevin J. Hobby was elected to the Board in 2008. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering from Oklahoma State University. Prior to joining the Board, he served on Brea Educational Foundation Board of Directors, Olinda Elementary Site Council, Birch Street New School Design Committee and is currently a member of Olinda School PTO and Country Hills School PTA. Kevin is a Senior Risk Management Professional at the Alliance of Schools for Cooperative Insurance Programs, one of the largest public school insurance joint powers authority in the State of California and is the owner of Code Consulting Group, LLC. He is the proud father of three kids, two sons and one daughter. Kevin is also proud of the many accomplishments of Brea Olinda Unified School District, its students and its employees. He knows that through working together, our schools and programs will continue to receive state and national recognition for excellence. Term Expires: November 30, 2012 |
 | A veteran high school and middle school language arts and history teacher, reading lab director, and GATE consultant, as well as an experienced university student teacher trainer, Teresa Hampson served as a classroom volunteer, a PTA, scout and community leader, and a Brea Cultural Arts Commissioner before being elected to the school board in 1994. She began her career as a news reporter, university public information officer, and event manager, authored Brea: Celebrating 75 Years and the school district’s centennial history, and currently works as a nonprofit communications consultant and grant writer, as well as co-director of the Brea 8K Classic Race. The proud mother of three BOUSD K-12 honors graduates, she long has been an advocate of careful spending, strong staff and student support, academic challenge, character education, and the arts. She especially enjoys photography, hiking, making mosaics, gardening, working with kids, and lending a hand to Habitat for Humanity.
Term Expires: November 30, 2010 |
 | A Brea resident since 1959, Sue Nowers continuously had a family member (sibling, child, niece or nephew) attending BOUSD schools for 38 years, and looks forward to seeing two grandchildren soon start school here as well. A veteran school, scout, and community volunteer, she worked in publishing for two decades before accepting her first BOUSD position in the office of Mariposa Elementary. She briefly oversaw the district’s first combined library/computer lab there before graduating to greater responsibilities at the district office, where she served 16 years as Administrative Assistant to the Board of Education. Here, she had an inside seat at every board meeting, oversaw policies, and kept track of legal documents, Ed Code and Brown Act requirements, while interacting daily with the public, superintendent, and school site personnel. She champions continuous improvement, respect for all stakeholders, and strong support for ALL students. Her hobbies include quilting, genealogy, and playing with her grandchildren. Term Expires: November 30, 2010 |
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