Board of Trustees

PUBLIC NOTICE

VACANCY ON THE PALO VERDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES

At the December 9, 2025, Regular Meeting/Organizational Meeting, the Palo Verde Community College District Board of Trustees considered the appointment of a Provisional Trustee to fill the Area 1 vacancy created by the passing of Trustee Dr. George W. Thomas. All motions to appoint a Provisional Trustee failed due to split votes, and no appointment was made.

Pursuant to Education Code section 5091, the Board approved a motion to call for a Special Election to fill the vacancy. In accordance with state law, the Riverside County Superintendent of Schools subsequently issued an order for a Special Election.

The Special Election will be consolidated with the statewide primary election and held on June 2, 2026. The purpose of the election is to fill the vacant Trustee seat for the remainder of the unexpired term ending in December 2026.

Additional information regarding candidate filing requirements and election timelines will be provided as it becomes available.

Board Members

	Gloria Copple - Vice President/Acting President gloria.copple@paloverde.edu Term: 12/24 - 12/28 Area: 1
	Jon McNeil - Clerk jon.mcneil@paloverde.edu Term: 12/24 - 12/28 Area: 2
	Angel Ramirez - Trustee angel.ramirez@paloverde.edu Term: 12/22 - 12/26 Area: 1
	Brad Arneson - Trustee brad.arneson@paloverde.edu Term: 12/22 - 12/26 Area: 1
	Glenda Williams - Trustee glenda.williams@paloverde.edu Term: 12/22 - 12/26 Area: 1
	Stella Camargo-Styers - Trustee stella.styers@paloverde.edu Certified CCLC Excellence in Trusteeship Graduate Term: 12/24 - 12/28 Area: 1
	Melina Rangel Ruiz - Student Trustee student.trustee@paloverde.edu

	Naomi Alaniz Executive Assist. to Supt./President & Board of Trustees naomi.alaniz@paloverde.edu