Trustee Appointment

In compliance with California Education Code § 5092, the El Camino Community College District Board of Trustees hereby provides public notice of a vacant board seat to be filled by appointment. The Board of Trustees seat representing Trustee Area One (1) is vacant as of March 23, 2023.  

Notice of Vacant Board Seat

The board voted in open session of a Special Meeting on April 6, 2023, to initiate a process to appoint a provisional board member who resides in Trustee Area One (1) representing the communities of Inglewood and Ladera Heights to fill the remainder of the unexpired term.

The El Camino Community College District Board of Trustees is responsible for the stewardship, policy direction, student success outcomes, and fiscal sustainability of El Camino College, which serves approximately 30,000 students annually. El Camino College provides vital educational services to the communities of Inglewood, Ladera Heights, Lennox, Hawthorne, Lawndale, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach and Torrance.

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Applications Closed

The El Camino Community College District is soliciting applications for individuals interested in serving as an appointed member of the Board of Trustees to fill this vacancy.

The Board is seeking candidates who have the skills, ability and time to fulfill the duties of being a member of the Board that, acting as a unit:

• Sets the policy direction.
• Employs a chief executive officer as the institutional leader.
• Acts as community bridge and buffer.
• Establishes the climate in which educational goals are accomplished.
• Defines legal, ethical, and prudent standards for college operations.
• Assures fiscal health and stability.
• Monitors institutional performance.

This is a representative sample of what the position may entail. This role may include other duties not outlined in this list.

The remaining Trustees will make a provisional appointment of a qualified person to serve in this seat.  This appointee will serve until the next regularly scheduled election for Governing Board Members - November 5, 2024. 

The Board of Trustees generally meets once per month on the third Monday of the month at 4 p.m.  Trustees often serve as representatives or participants in events involving the College, including graduations and community events.

How to Apply

Application is closed

Applicant Eligibility

A Trustee must be:

• At least 18 years of age
• A resident of the District Trustee Area One (1)
• A registered voter
• Not disqualified by the California State Constitution or other state laws

A Trustee may not:

• Be a current employee of the District
• Hold a public office that would be incompatible under the provisions of the Government Code

A current employee may not be sworn in as a Trustee unless and until he or she resigns from employment with the District.

An applicant for Trustee must make the applicant’s own investigation and/or obtain his or her own legal counsel to evaluate any questions regarding eligibility.

 

Required Documents

Applications will be available beginning April 21, 2023 and must include:

• (Application is closed) Completed Application Form & Questionnaire 
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (2-page maximum)
• Letter of Interest
• Other supporting materials the applicant may feel are relevant

For Letter of Interest and other supporting materials: The maximum materials that may be submitted by an applicant is eight (8) single-sided pages.

 

Submission of Materials

All applications and materials must be submitted in person in hard copy form to the:

El Camino Community College District
Public Information Office
Administration Building
16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90506

Please Note:

• Each applicant is responsible for timely submission.
• Submissions that are received after the deadline will not be considered.
• Letter of Interest and other supporting materials submitted by an applicant in excess of eight (8) pages, or material that is incomplete, may not be considered by the Board of Trustees.

 

Deadline

Applications must be received no later than Monday, May 1, 2023 at 4 p.m.

Review Process

The Board will interview eligible candidates on Friday, May 12 and intends to make a provisional appointment at that time.