Board & Commission Profiles

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Yakima Valley Community College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Yakima Valley Community College. The Board also sets the college's strategic direction, approves budgets, and represents the public interest and functions to ensure the basic fiscal integrity of the college.
Board Websitehttps://www.yvcc.edu/board-of-trustees/
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28B.50.100
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationExpenses only
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Trustees must be a resident and qualified elector of the college district and may not be an employee of the community and technical college system, a member of the board of directors of any school district, or a member of the governing board of any public or private educational institution.

The governor shall give consideration to geographical diversity, and representing labor, business, women, and racial and ethnic minorities.

Member List

Yakima Valley Community College Board of Trustees
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Ortega, Bertha 01/26/2021 09/30/2025 General Public
2 Baldoz, Patrick 11/09/2021 09/30/2026 General Public
3 Flores, Laura 04/04/2024 09/30/2027 General Public
4 Morales, David 04/04/2024 09/30/2028 General Public
5 Cate, Sara 10/21/2019 09/30/2024 General Public
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