Board of Education
Kimberly Tapscott-Munson
MemberTrustee Area 1
Initially Elected: 2018Current Term Expires: 2026Office (559) 265-3090 - (559) 243-6007[email protected]Serving Central, Firebaugh-Las Deltas, Golden Plains, Kerman, Mendota, Orange Center, West Fresno, West Park, and the southwest portion of Fresno Unified."I believe it is time to repair the ladder of opportunity for more of our students. I am proud to say that I am a mother, grandmother and a wife. I am a proud graduate of local public and private schools. As a Retired School Librarian, I have fought on the frontlines for our kids and their parents. I know first-hand the challenges our students are met with every day. I have connected students with scholarships to ensure college affordability, brought in professional speakers to discuss career pathways in agriculture, technology, medicine, law enforcement and military service. I have delivered for our students and parents. This is the approach I will bring as your School Board Member. I will fight for better schools, early learning, student success, jobs, and job training. I'll defend parents' rights and lead the fight for safe and clean drinking water in our schools and I will work every day to keep our kids safe. I truly believe that through education, we can uplift our communities."
Bryan Burton
MemberTrustee Area 2
Initially Elected: 2020Current Term Expires: 2024Office (559) 265-3090 - (559) 905-6825[email protected]"I was born and raised in Fresno and is a graduate of Clovis West High School. I attended Fresno City College and California State University, Fresno and graduated with a degree in Political Science. As a father of three children, I understand the importance of providing students an environment where they are prepared to succeed in their educational goals. It is my honor to serve the community I grew up in. As a Trustee I will strive to ensure the Fresno County Office of Education provides educational opportunities to all children of our community."
James Martinez
PresidentTrustee Area 3
Initially Elected: 2020Current Term Expires: 2024Office (559) 265-3090 - (559) 824-5721[email protected]A lifelong resident of Fresno, and a proud graduate of Fresno High School, James began his college career at Fresno City College, quickly transferring to Fresno State. While at Fresno State James earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in the discipline of Political Science and would later pursue and complete a Masters degree in Communication Management at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.
His passion for public service drove him over the course of 15 years to help others, build communities, and strengthen organizations with a core focus of making a better Fresno for future generations. His work at local, state, and federal levels of government, serving Fresno and the Central San Joaquin Valley, developed effective change within his community.
James plans to utilize his academic, volunteer and professional experience to ensure every student in Fresno County has a fair chance to succeed by equipping them with the necessary tools and skills to enter the workforce in Fresno County, the Central Valley and beyond.
Dr. Marcy Masumoto
MemberTrustee Area 4
Initially Elected: 2018Current Term Expires: 2026Office (559) 265-3090 - (559) 521-3330[email protected]Area 4 covers the southern part of Fresno County, including all or portions of the following districts: Alvina Elementary, American Union Elementary, Burrel Union Elementary, Caruthers Unified, Clay Joint Elementary, Coalinga-Huron Unified, Fowler Unified, Golden Plains Unified, Kings Canyon Joint Unified, Kingsburg Elementary Charter, Kingsburg Joint Union High, Laton Joint Unified, Monroe Elementary, Parlier Unified, Raisin City Elementary, Pacific Union Elementary, Riverdale Joint Unified, Sanger Unified, Selma Unified, Washington Colony Elementary, Washington Unified and Westside Elementary.“As a former Trustee in Sanger Unified, it is a privilege to now serve all of Fresno County with the vision that all students have multiple options and opportunities to succeed with access to high-quality education and critical support services. Growing healthy kids and minds is my central focus.”
Dr. Allen Clyde
Vice PresidentTrustee Area 5
Initially Elected: 2001Current Term Expires: 2024Office (559) 265-3090 - (559) 298-7397[email protected]Serving Big Creek and Pine Ridge Elementary Schools Districts as well as Clovis, Fresno, Sierra Unified and portions of Sanger Unified School Districts."After prior service on the Clovis Unified School District board and now the Fresno County Board of Education, I am deeply committed to the cause of education. To a student, education is the key to control of their destiny; without it, they will forever be controlled. To an educator, the continued affect of their work could be forever, for they will never know where their influence stops."
