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Governing Board
The Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma #96 is governed by a five-member Governing Board elected for 4-year terms. The residents of Yuma County elect school board members. The board operates pursuant to Arizona Law and Governing Board Policies. These policies direct the Superintendent, who acts as the chief executive officer.
Phillip Townsend
Governing Board Chair
At-Large
Term Expires 2028
John P. Koury
Governing Board Clerk
AUHSD
Term Expires 2026
Sarah Berner
Governing Board Member
AUHSD
Term Expires 2026
Dr. Reetika Dhawan
Governing Board Member
YUHSD
Term Expires 2028
Clint Harrington
Governing Board Member
YUHSD
Term Expires 2026
Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma #96
Regular Governing Board Meeting Dates for 2026
All meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM.
Location of Meeting:
Governing Board Room
899 E Plaza Circle, Suite 3
Yuma, AZ 85365
Official Posting Site:
Online via stedycte.org and at the STEDY District Office:
899 E Plaza Circle, Suite 3
Yuma, AZ 85365
Meeting Schedule
- January 13, 2026
- February 10, 2026
- March 10, 2026
- April 14, 2026
- May 12, 2026
- June 9, 2026
- July 14, 2026
- August 11, 2026
- September 8, 2026
- October 13, 2026
- November 10, 2026
- December 8, 2026
Meeting Notices, Agendas, and Minutes
General Information
- Information concerning the Governing Board agenda for the meetings may be obtained by calling (928) 366-5903. One or more Governing Board members will/may participate by telephonic or video communications. If authorized by a majority vote of the members of the Governing Board, an executive session may be held pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03. The executive session will be held immediately after the vote and will not be open to the public.
- Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting Renai Williams, Executive Assistant to the Governing Board at (928) 366-5903. Requests should be made at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting to arrange the accommodation. Every effort will be made to honor requests for interpretation services.
- A copy of the agenda for meetings will be made available at least twenty-four hours in advance of the meeting at the District Office and online.