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Walnut Creek School District

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Governing Board Overview & Members

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How the Walnut Creek School District Governing Board Functions

Five Walnut Creek citizens are elected to serve overlapping terms.  They are elected at-large by the registered voters within the Walnut Creek School District.  The Board functions as the governing body of the school district and establishes policies by which the school district is operated.  Programs and policies are governed according to laws and regulations as set by the Constitution of the State of California, State Education Code and California Administrative Code, Title 5.  Board members can be contacted via email or mail addressed to them c/o Walnut Creek School District, 960 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. 

Board Meetings

The Board holds regular, monthly meetings at the District Office on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. according to the posted schedule. (Walnut Creek School District Office, 960 Ygnacio Valley Road)
Governing Board Meeting Dates 2024-2025
Notices of all meetings, both regular and special, are posted at the District Office, 960 Ygnacio Valley Road, in advance of the meetings.  All meetings are open to the public with the exception of “Closed Sessions,” which may be held to discuss confidential personnel matters, matters pertaining to an individual student, labor negotiations and legal matters.  Special meetings are open to the public; however, only business for which the meeting was called can be discussed.

Placing an Item on the Agenda

Requests for an item to be placed on the agenda shall be in writing and submitted to the Superintendent or designee with supporting documents and information, if any, at least two weeks before the scheduled meeting date.  The Superintendent and Board President determine whether the request is or is not within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board and will determine whether the agenda item is appropriate for discussion in open session or closed session of the Board.

Accessibility

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, for those requiring special assistance to access the board meeting room, to access written documents being discussed at the board meeting, or to otherwise participate at board meetings, please contact the Superintendent’s Office at (925) 944-6850 for assistance. Notification at least 48 hours before the meeting will enable the district to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the board meeting and to provide any required accommodations, auxiliary aids or services.

WCSD Governing Board Members

  • Sarah Talach stands in front of a wall with a logo featuring a tree and a child reading a book. The logo reads 'WCSD'.Sarah Talach
    Governing Board President, WCSD

    Joined Board:  Appointed 2021
    Term Expires:  December 2028
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    Background:

    • Site Representative on the Board for WCEF; Tice Creek PTA Parliamentarian and Site Council Parent Representative
    • Board Member, Parkinson's Network of Mt. Diablo
    • Member, Junior League of Oakland-East Bay
    • Community Volunteer
    • Owner & Clinician, Talach Speech Therapy, Inc.
    • M.S. in Speech Language Pathology, University of the Pacific
    • B.A. Summa Cum Laude in Speech Language Pathology & Audiology, CSU Chico
  • Wenlei Johnson, wearing a navy blue dress with white polka dots.Wenlei Johnson
    Governing Board Clerk, WCSD

    Joined Board: Appointed 2023
    Term Expires: December 2026
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    Background:

    • Walnut Creek School District Equity Committee Member 
    • Walnut Creek School District Strategic Planning Committee Member
    • Director, Traffic & Safety Committee, Indian Valley
    • Founding Member, Indian Valley IDEA Committee
    • PTA Member, Indian Valley
    • Attorney, 18 years experience
    • Asian American Bar Association
    • Asian Pacific Islander Committee
    • B.A., Linguistics, Rice University
    • Juris Doctor, University of San Francisco School of Law

  • Heidi Hernandez Gatty, wearing a yellow floral top and large hoop earrings.

    Heidi Hernandez Gatty
    Governing Board Member, WCSD

    Joined Board: Elected 2018
    Term Expires: December 2026
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    Background:

    • VP of Client Services for Community Initiatives, a nonprofit that supports community projects, ideas, and partnerships with fiscal sponsorship.
    • Trustee for the Walnut Creek Education Foundation 
    • Parliamentarian for the Walnut Creek Intermediate PTA.
    • Past VP of Legislation & Education 32nd District PTA
    • Past VP of Legislation for Las Trampas Creek Council PTA
    • Past President Walnut Heights PTA.
    • BA, Theater, UCLA School of Theater Film and Television
    • Certificate, Arts Administration, NYU SCPS
  • Amy Moss, wearing a white shirt and a necklace.Aimee Moss
    Governing Board Member, WCSD

    Joined Board: Elected 2014
    Term Expires: December 2026

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    (925) 324-4185

  • ZettaundefinedReicker stands in front of the school logo, smiling.Zetta Reicker
    Governing Board Member, WCSD

    Joined Board: Elected 2020
    Term Expires: December 2028
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    (415)377-4635