PUSD Swears In Student and Board Members

Last week, student board members were officially sworn in alongside newly elected and re-elected members of the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Board of Education. These students will now have a seat at the decision-making table, providing a preferential vote at the Board of Education’s monthly meetings.

The Student Assembly will serve as the voice of the student body, ensuring their perspectives are heard on key decisions that directly impact their daily school experiences and learning environments. Serving on the Student Assembly offers a valuable opportunity for leadership development while fostering a sense of ownership, responsibility, and active engagement among students.

The current Student Assembly representatives and members of the Board of Education are as follows:

Student Assembly Representatives

• Blair High School: Yul Hur (9th), Adeline Wick (10th), Lesley Chee (11th), Emilio Alban (12th)
• John Muir High School: Lula Matsuura (9th), Germon Maxey (10th), Terra Bondsmith (11th)
• Marshall Fundamental School: Kaitlan Sakuma (12th)
• Pasadena High School: Allison Leo (9th), Lucas Kittle (10th), JP Ramirez (11th), Violet Beach (12th), Matteo Paz (12th exiting)

PUSD Board of Education

• Jennifer Hall Lee – President
• Tina Fredericks – Vice President
• Dr. Yarma Velázquez Vargas – Clerk
• Patrice Marshall McKenzie
• Michelle Richardson Bailey
• Scott Harden
• Kimberly Kenne – Immediate Past President

This collaboration marks an important step in encouraging student leadership and strengthening the connection between students and district leadership.

Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD), 351 S. Hudson Avenue, Pasadena, (626) 396-3600 or visit www.pusd.us.