Leadership in Action: Sonora Elementary School District Board of Trustees
The Sonora Elementary School District has a dedicated Board of Trustees committed to providing the best education for students. They work collaboratively with parents, staff, and the community to set policies, establish goals, and foster a student-centered environment. Transparency, accountability, and student-centeredness are their core values, making them essential partners in promoting educational excellence and creating a positive learning environment for all students.
Meet our Board Trustees
Reed Schoedl
Board President
Current Term: 2022-2026
rschoedl@sesk12.org
I was born in southern California to a parent and grandparents who attended Sonora Elementary. While I am the skipped generation, my kids are the returning 3rd generation Bobcats. I was a founding class member at UC Merced and studied biology, ecology, and writing. I am a stay-at-home father and husband, and I joined the Board as a devoted parent to serve the next generation, focusing on a safe campus and quality education.
Steve Roos
Board Clerk
Current Term: 2022-2026
sroos@sesk12.org
I am a husband, father, former educator, and current board member. I have lived in Sonora for twenty years and am thankful to be able to raise a family here with my wife, Amanda. We have a son and a daughter who currently attend Sonora Elementary and have been Bobcats since Kindergarten. I currently work in the mental health field and possess Master’s Degrees in Education and Psychology. I joined the board to focus on student achievement and core academic instruction from a parent’s perspective.
Kathy Francis
Board Member
Current Term: 2022-2026
kfrancis@sesk12.org
This is my 9th term on the board, which makes 36 years as of this past January. Because I was a teacher in a neighboring district (Columbia) and care deeply about the teachers, the children, and their families, I have stayed on the board to offer my perspective from a teacher’s viewpoint.
My husband, Roger, and his dad, Ralph, attended Sonora Elementary. Ralph’s dad, Joseph Francis, was a trustee. Our children Kerri, Katie, and Ryan were fourth-generation Bobcats.
I am currently active in Omega Nu, Alpha Iota chapter. It is a local group that raises money to help women and children in need in Tuolumne County.
Cody Ritts
Board Member
Current Term: 2024-2028
critts@sesk12.org
I was born and raised in Sonora and graduated from Sonora High School. My wife and I currently have two children attending Sonora Elementary, and we are both closely involved with the school. I have an M.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance and have been working in IT since 2000. In my role as a Board member, I have a strong interest in fiscal responsibility, as well as providing our students with the strongest possible education.
Paige Coffin
Board Member
Current Term: 2024-2028
pcoffin@sesk12.org
As a third-generation resident of Tuolumne County, I am proud to be part of this community along with my husband and our two children, who are currently enrolled at Sonora Elementary School. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to serve as a new board member and am deeply committed to investing in our community. My goal is to collaborate with my fellow members to establish and achieve ambitious standards and objectives for our school.