San Luis Obispo County Board of Education

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San Luis Obispo County Office of Education
James J. Brescia, Secretary to County Board of Education
3350 Education Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
trustees@slocoe.org

Diane Ward

Ms. Ward was appointed to office in 2000, representing Trustee Area No. 1 (Paso Robles Joint Unified School District, Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District, San Miguel Joint Union School District and Shandon Joint Unified School District). Ms. Ward is a business owner and long-time north county resident.

Paul Madonna

Mr. Madonna was elected to office in 1985, representing Trustee Area No. 2 (Cayucos Elementary School District, Coast Unified School District and Templeton Unified School District). Mr. Madonna is a rancher and long-time resident of Cayucos.

Joel Peterson

Mr. Peterson was appointed to office in 2015, representing Trustee Area No. 3 (San Luis Coastal Unified School District). Mr. Peterson is a retired business executive and is a long-time resident of San Luis Obispo.

Juan Olivarria

Mr. Olivarria was elected to office in 2018, representing Trustee Area No. 4 (Lucia Mar Unified School District)  Mr. Olivarria is a retired educator, serving the Lucia Mar USD for 36 years.