About the Board

The Valley ROP Governing Board is the legal governing entity for the program. As a JPA ROP, Valley ROP functions as a
separate school district with Board Bylaws, Board Policies and Administrative Regulations specific to Valley ROP governance.

The Valley ROP Governing Board approves all personnel, curriculum, financial transactions, sets policies and acts as the link
between Valley ROP and member districts.


Valley ROP Governing Board 2023-2024

  • Yolanda Valdez
    Cutler-Orosi JUSD, Superintendent
  • Sandra Williams
    VROP Board Vice President/Clerk, Cutler-Orosi JUSD, Trustee
  • Dr. Joe Hernandez
    Dinuba USD, Superintendent
  • Ron Froese
    Dinuba USD, Trustee
  • John Campbell
    Kings Canyon USD, Superintendent
  • Robin Tyler
    Kings Canyon USD, Trustee
  • Don Shoemaker
    Kingsburg JUHSD, Superintendent
  • Steve Nagle
    Kingsburg JUHSD, Trustee
  • Dr. Gracie Guerrero
    Parlier USD, Superintendent
  • Nathaniel Cid
    Parlier USD, Trustee
  • Adela Jones
    Sanger USD, Superintendent
  • Mike Hernandez
    Sanger USD, Trustee
  • Dr. Marilyn Shepherd
    Selma USD, Superintendent
  • Nick Sahota
    VROP Board President, Selma USD, Trustee
  • Dr. Michele Cantwell-Copher
    Fresno County Office of Education Ex-officio Member

Board Meeting Dates

(meetings are held at 7:30 AM unless otherwise noted)

  • January 19, 2023
  • March 9, 2023
  • April 27, 2023
  • June 1, 2023
  • September 7, 2023
  • December 8, 2023