Meet Our Governing Board
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Our Governing Board consists of five elected community members who volunteer their time and talents to help assure that our district delivers the best possible educational opportunities to our students. This includes helping district administrators set policy, hire and retain quality staff, and encourage parent involvement.

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Phillip D. Townsend, Board President
5111 E. Gila Ridge Road
Yuma, AZ 85365
Profession: President/Owner, Sunlund Chemical Company
Term Expires: 12/2022
Email: ptownsend@yumaunion.org

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Bruce Gwynn, Board Vice President
6792 East Telegraph Street
Yuma, AZ 85365
Profession: Sales
Term Expires: 12/2020
Email: bgwynn@yumaunion.org

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Jacqueline Kravitz, Board Member
1881 W. 24th Street, Suite C
Yuma, AZ 85364
Profession: Owner/Administrator, Yuma Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Term Expires: 12/2022
Email: jkravitz@yumaunion.org

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David Lara, Board Member
P.O. Box 3748
San Luis AZ 85349
Profession: Owner, Desert Water
Term Expires: 12/2020
Email: dlara@yumaunion.org

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Shelley Mellon, Board Member
2180 South 4th Avenue Suite D
Yuma, AZ 85364
Profession: Owner/Broker, R.L. Jones Insurance Services
Term Expires: 12/2020
Email: smellon@yumaunion.org
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Meetings for the Yuma Union High School District #70 are held the second Wednesday of each month at 5:15 p.m. Special meetings can be called. Meetings are held at the Yuma Union High School District Office Board Room located at 3150 S. Avenue A, Yuma AZ, 85364. You can obtain further information by calling (928) 502-4605.
- Board Policy Manual (Please note instructions on ASBA website)
- Governing Board Meeting Schedule
- Video recaps of monthly board meetings