Governing Board

Daniel Enriquez (Area 2) - Map
President
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Board Member since December 2015. Term expires December 2024.

Background: Lifelong Tulare resident; attended Tulare City Schools - Lincoln Elementary, Maple Elementary and Mulcahy Middle School

Professional Background: Owner of Hazel's Kitchen Downtown Tulare

Community Involvement: Tulare Downtown Association Board of Directors 2006-2012, President 2008-2010; Tulare Historical Society Board Member 2008-2011; Tulare Chamber of Commerce Board Member 2009-2011; Tulare Sunrise Rotary Member 2007-Present, President 2013-2014; District Rotary Youth Exchange Chair 2019-Present

Special Recognition:  Tulare County Rising Star 2009; Tulare Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year 2011; District Rotarian of the Year 2017-2018

Personal Statement: It is an honor representing you in Trustee Area 2  on the Tulare City School Board, a privilege that I don't take lightly.

Melissa Janes (Area 3) - Map
Vice President
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Board Member since December 1996. Term expires December 2024.

Background: Tulare resident over 40 years. Parent; two children who attended Tulare City School District, are college graduates, established in their careers and families.

Professional Background: Registered Nurse: Director of Education and Infection Prevention, Tulare Regional Medical Center (1978-2013); Infection Prevention Manager, Kaweah Delta Healthcare District (2013-2018); Independent Infection Prevention Consultant. Attends CSBA conferences annually, attends Tulare County School Boards Association conferences. CSBA Masters in Governance (Class of 2003). 

Community Involvement: Tours every school, every classroom, every year since election; Vice-Chairman, Tulare County Committee on School District Organization; Tulare Lighthouse Rescue Mission Board (2018-2022); member of the Comprehensive School Wellness Committee (2000-2013); member Soroptimist (2001-2014). Encore Theater, various school sports, booster clubs, and activities during children's school years; A lifelong PTA Award recipient; member of local Association of Infection Control (APIC) professionals. 

Personal Statement: It has been an honor and a privilege serving the community on the Tulare City School Board since 1996. I look forward to working together as we assure our children's future in lifelong learning.

Irene Henderson (Area 1) - Map
Clerk
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Board Member since May 2013. Term expires November 2026.

Background: Parent of two children who attended Tulare City School District and Tulare Joint Union High School District

Professional Background: School Administrator (Retired)

Community Involvement: Tulare County Office of Education: Supervisor for New Teacher and Leadership Development; National University and Western Governors University: Special Education Intern and Student Teacher Supervisor; Delta Kappa Gamma Society: Support the professional growth of women educators and participate in a world society to make a difference for children.

Willard Epps (Area 4) - Map
Member
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Board Member since December 2018 (previous September 1995 - December 2015). Term expires on November 2026.

Background: Tulare resident for over 46 years. Parent of two children who attended Tulare City School District and Tulare Joint Union High School District.

Professional Background: Retired Fire Chief, Tulare City Fire Department, Interim City Manager, City of Tulare

Community Involvement: Tulare Youth Service Bureau Board Member; Reaching Higher Youth Group Board Member; Greater Tulare Recreation Foundation Board Member; Tulare Community Health Clinic Board Member; Big Brothers Big Sisters Board Member; CSU, Fresno Advisory Board

Special Recognition: Man of the Year - 2006, Tulare Chamber of Commerce; Inducted into College of the Sequoias Hall of Fame, 1999; Volunteer of the Year - 1993, Tulare Volunteer Bureau; Medal of Valor - 1983, City of Tulare

Personal Statement: I believe in giving the students of Tulare City School District every opportunity to be successful. Success starts with Education. 

Connie Diaz (Area 5) - Map
Member
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Board Member since December 2022. Term expires December 2024.

Background: Tulare area resident for over 30 years.  Parent of three children currently attending schools in the Tulare City School District.

Professional Background: Served as President of the Tulare County of Education Migrant Education Program Advisory Committee, Region VIII (2016-2018).

Community Involvement: Served as President of the Tulare County of Education Migrant Education Program Advisory Committee, Region VIII (2016-2018).

Personal Statement: I am honored to represent the children, families, and residents of the 5th district. I look forward to working with my fellow school Board members and the Superintendent to assure every child receives a quality education and we set a solid foundation for lifelong learning.