Welcome to the District Governing Board

District Governing Board (DGB) on Yuma Campus

The College is governed by a five-member Board representing both Yuma and La Paz Counties. Board Members serve six-year terms and hold public meetings once per month or as necessary.

Yuma County School Superintendent Tom Hurt and La Paz County Superintendent Dru Waggoner have the statutory authority to appoint governing board members.

Our Board Members

Richard Lamb (DGB)

District #1

Richard Lamb

Richard Lamb was appointed to complete the unexpired term of JoAnne Ehasz on October 7, 2014. Lamb is no stranger to La Paz and Yuma County education. He has served in many positions through the years. Lamb represents La Paz District 1 which includes precincts 51 (Parker), 52 (Poston), 55 (Bouse), 59 (Cibola) and 60 (Ehrenberg).

Term: Expires December 31, 2026

Dr. Ken MacFarland (DGB)

District #2

Kenneth MacFarland

Dr. Kenneth MacFarland was elected to the District Governing Board to represent District 2, La Paz County. Dr. MacFarland represents La Paz District 2 which includes the Parker Strip, Wenden, Salome, Quartzsite, Vicksburg, and Alamo. MacFarland grew up in Parker, where he attended and graduated from Parker High School. Following High School, he served in the US Navy. As a first generation student, he attending Scottsdale Community College and upon completion of his degree, he transferred to University of Phoenix where he graduated with honors in his Bachelors of Science in Business Management. With his passion for education he returned to higher education for a master of Business Administration from Grand Canyon University in 2010 and then completed his Doctor of Psychology from the University of the Rockies in 2018. He has been married for nearly 30 years and has three adult children.

Term: Expires December 31, 2026

Dennis Booth (DGB)

District #3

Dennis Booth - Board President

Dennis Booth, prominent Yuma businessman and founder of Booth Machinery, Inc., was elected to the District Governing Board to represent District #3, Yuma County. Booth serves on the El Toro Bowl Committee, is an active member of the Matador Athletic Association and the Caballeros de Yuma. He and his wife, Anne, have also served on the AWC Foundation Board. Booth was on the Arizona Western College Presidential Search committee in 2009, 2010 and 2015.

Term: Expires December 31, 2026

Olivia Zepeda (DGB)

District #4

Olivia Zepeda

Olivia Zepeda, Board Secretary: Olivia Zepeda represents Yuma District 4 which includes west Yuma County, Somerton, San Luis and South Yuma County. Zepeda taught multicultural education at the master's level at Northern Arizona University-Yuma before returning to Gadsden District where she has served for the past 12 years, currently as the Associate Superintendent. Based on three decades dedicated to education, the Yuma Mexican consulate selected Zepeda to receive the Ohtili Award in 2012. The award honors those who help create opportunities for residents of Mexican descent in the Yuma area.

Term: Expires December 31, 2024

Maria Chavoya (DGB)

District #5

Maria Chavoya

Maria Chavoya represents District 5, which includes the City of Yuma. Chavoya works at Arizona Complete Care. Born and raised in Yuma, she served on the AWC Foundation Board and currently serves on the Yuma Orchestra Association, Yuma Free Clinic Board, San Luis Chamber of Commerce, Yuma Private Industry Council (YPIC), Sunset Community Health Center, Yuma County Elder Abuse Coalition, Community Leadership Alliance of Yuma County, Yuma County Health and Wellness Coalition, and the Yuma County Anti-Drug Coalition for South Yuma County. Chavoya is the Arizona Western College representative to the Arizona Association of District Governing Boards.

Term: Expires December 31, 2024

Board Meetings

Meeting Date Time and Location Public Notice Agenda & Minutes

The meeting location will be open to the public at 11:45 am at the latest.

The Board reserves the right to change the order of items on the agenda with the exception of public hearings.  For details about how to attend board meetings, visit the College’s website at https://www.azwestern.edu/district-governing-board.

Virtual Meeting Details: Yuma Campus, Frances Morris Boardroom in 3C and Virtually on Zoom

Meeting Start Time: 12 pm

Information concerning this meeting may be obtained by calling Ashley Herrington at 928-344-7501 or e-mailing Ashley.Herrington@azwestern.edu. Persons with a disability may also request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Mrs. Herrington. Requests can be made up to 48-hours before the meeting to allow time to arrange reasonable accommodation.

The Board reserves the right to change the order of items on the agenda with the exception of public hearings.  For details about how to attend board meetings, visit the College’s website at https://www.azwestern.edu/district-governing-board.

 

In-person Meeting Details

2020 South Avenue 8E, Yuma, AZ 85365

3C Facility, Frances Morris Boardroom

 

Zoom Virtual Meeting Details: https://azwestern.zoom.us/j/89383758367

Meeting ID: 893 8375 8367

The meeting location will be open to the public at 2:45 pm at the latest.

The Board reserves the right to change the order of items on the agenda with the exception of public hearings.  For details about how to attend board meetings, visit the College’s website at https://www.azwestern.edu/district-governing-board.

Virtual Meeting Details: San Luis Learning Campus and Virtually on Zoom

Meeting Start Time: 3 pm

Information concerning this meeting may be obtained by calling Ashley Herrington at 928-344-7501 or e-mailing Ashley.Herrington@azwestern.edu. Persons with a disability may also request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Mrs. Herrington. Requests can be made up to 48-hours before the meeting to allow time to arrange reasonable accommodation.

According to A.R.S. § 38.431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the District Governing Board and the general public that the Arizona Western College District Governing Board will hold a REGULAR MEETING on Monday, April 1, 2024.

 

The Regular meeting will begin at 12 pm in the Matador Activity Center (MAC) Conference Room 203,  at the Arizona Western College Yuma Campus and through Zoom.

 

The meeting location will be open to the public at 11:45 am at the latest.

 

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 8-431.03(A)(9), notice is hereby given to the members of the District Governing Board and the general public that the Arizona Western College District Governing Board will hold an EXECUTIVE SESSIONS MEETING, for discussion regarding the College’s Information Technology Security Plans, Procedures, Assessments, Measures or Systems.

 

Topic: April 1, 2024 - District Governing Board Meeting

Join Zoom Meeting: https://azwestern.zoom.us/j/89392381842

Meeting ID: 893 9238 1842

 

The Board reserves the right to change the order of items on the agenda with the exception of public hearings.  For details about how to attend board meetings, visit the College’s website at https://www.azwestern.edu/district-governing-board.

 

Information concerning this meeting may be obtained by calling Ashley Herrington at 928-344-7501 or e-mailing Ashley.Herrington@azwestern.edu. Persons with a disability may also request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Mrs. Herrington. Requests can be made up to 24-hours before the meeting to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

 

According to A.R.S. § 38.431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the District Governing Board and the general public that the Arizona Western College District Governing Board will hold a BUDGET WORKSHOP AND REGULAR MEETING on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

The Budget Workshop will begin at 12 pm in the Frances Morris Board room in the 3C, College Community Center, at the Arizona Western College Yuma Campus, and through Zoom.  This meeting will be held for discussion regarding the College’s 2024-2025 Budget Planning.

The Regular meeting will begin following the Budget Workshop at 1 pm in the Frances Morris Board room in the 3C, College Community Center, at the Arizona Western College Yuma Campus and through Zoom.

The meeting location will be open to the public at 11:45 am at the latest.

Topic: District Governing Board Meetings: Budget Workshop and Regular  

Join Zoom Meeting- https://azwestern.zoom.us/j/88382611933

Meeting ID: 883 8261 1933

The Board reserves the right to change the order of items on the agenda with the exception of public hearings.  For details about how to attend board meetings, visit the College’s website at https://www.azwestern.edu/district-governing-board.

Information concerning this meeting may be obtained by calling Ashley Herrington at 928-344-7501 or e-mailing Ashley.Herrington@azwestern.edu. Persons with a disability may also request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Mrs. Herrington. Requests can be made up to 24-hours before the meeting to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

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According to A.R.S. § 15-1443 and A.R.S. § 38-431.03, notice is hereby given to the general public that three members of the Arizona Western College District Governing Board will participate in the Arizona Association of Community College Trustees (AACCT) All-Trustee Annual meeting.

The schedule and location is as follows:

Wednesday, April 24 - Doubletree Hilton Hotel, N 44th St Phoenix, AZ from 9 am to 5 p.m.

This is for information only. No official District Governing Board business or action will be taken at this meeting.

The Board reserves the right to change the order of items on the agenda with the exception of public hearings.  For details about how to attend board meetings, visit the College’s website at https://www.azwestern.edu/district-governing-board.

 

Meeting date, time, and location are subject to change.

Notice of Public Meetings
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02, notices of meetings are posted on this website (see Public Notices) and are physically posted on the wall outside of the Frances Morris Boardroom located in the 3C Building at 2020 South Avenue 8E, Yuma, AZ, generally accessible during college operating hours, which are Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, except legal holidays. Meeting notices will indicate the date, time, and place of the meeting, and will include information concerning the manner in which the public may obtain an agenda (See Agenda & Minutes) for the meeting.

For special accommodations, please contact Ashley Herrington, Chief of Staff at 928-344-7501 or Ashley.Herrington@azwestern.edu