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The Placer County Office of Education is proud to announce that students and staff members from Placer County schools have been acknowledged by California PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) for their excellent implementation of a school-wide system of support during the 2023-24 school year. See the Facebook photo album.

"Placer County schools consistently rank in the top state and national percentages for test scores, student achievement, college and career readiness and daily attendance," said Placer County Superintendent of Schools Gayle Garbolino-Mojica. “That all starts with creating positive school climates where all students have the necessary supports to succeed."

Held Monday, November 3, 2025, the Placer County School Boards Association (PCSBA) celebrated local school board members, honoring trustees for years of service and one special Trustee of the Year recognition. The Placer County School Boards Association is a countywide organization representing locally elected public school district and community college district governing boards throughout Placer County. PCSBA supports strong school boards, promotes student success, provides professional learning and networking, and honors trustees for their service. It is affiliated with the California School Boards Association and serves as an active unit within the statewide network of school board leadership.​

2025 Trustee of the Year: Rob Baquera

President, Roseville City School District Board of Education​

Baquera was elected to the board in 2018 and is an active community volunteer, serving with groups such as the Rotary Club of Roseville and Safe Kids Placer County. He manages Government Relations for the City of Roseville and brings experience in crime prevention, site security and crisis communication. Read the full press release.​

Trustee of the Year Nominees:

As we celebrate this year’s Trustee of the Year, PCSBA also extends appreciation to all nominees for their commitment to students, families and educators.

• Christina Agee - Ackerman Charter School District.
• Aron Ballou - Newcastle Elementary School District.
  
• Pete Constant - Roseville Joint Union High School District.
  
• Amber Ordway - Foresthill Union School District​.
  

​PCSBA Executive Committee:

• Rachelle Price, PCSBA President, Rocklin Unified School District.
  
• Jessica Spaid, PCSBA Vice President, Placer Union High School District.
  
• Julie Hupp, PCSBA Treasurer, Rocklin Unified School District.
  
• Alisa Fong, Roseville City School District.
  
• Renee Nash, Eureka Union School District.
• Jason Price, Western Placer Unified School District.
  
• Jayson Wedge, Auburn Union School District.
  

The Placer County Office of Education's Spelling Bee brings the best spellers in the county together for a competition designed to promote and acknowledge exemplary student achievement.

Each year, approximately 250 students in grades four through eight qualify to compete in the countywide written exam in February, with the top 10 scorers in each grade level moving on to the oral competition in March.

2025 Champions from Eureka Union School District and Rocklin Unified School District

Placer County Superintendent of Schools Gayle Garbolino-Mojica is pleased to announce the 2025 Placer County Spelling Bee champions. See the photos on Facebook.

“The participation of Placer County students in the spelling bee highlights both their academic skills and their passion for language and learning,” said Placer County Superintendent of Schools Gayle Garbolino-Mojica. “We are proud to celebrate the dedication and hard work of every contestant in this year’s competition.”

Elementary Spelling Bee (Grades 4-6)

• Champion – Ryan Sekera, Eureka Union School District 

• Winning word: quantifiable

• 1st Runner Up – Victoria Cai, Rocklin Unified School District.

• 2nd Runner Up – Dominik Masuda, Roseville City School District.

• 3rd Runner Up – Darius Karanjawala, Eureka Union School District.

Junior High Spelling Bee (Grades 7-8)

• Champion – Stella Wylie-Minor, Rocklin Unified School District.

• Winning word: conducive

• 1st Runner Up – Daphne Elliott, Roseville City School District.

• 2nd Runner Up – Tyler Real, Rocklin Unified School District.

• 3rd Runner Up – Chase McDaniel, Rocklin Unified School District.