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.
Brad Sale was appointed to complete the unexpired term of Mr. Richard Lamb on August 20, 2024. Sale is no stranger to La Paz and Yuma County education. He has served in many education positions through the years in La Paz County, currently serving as the Superintendent of PARKER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #27. Sale represents La Paz District 1 which includes precincts 51 (Parker), 52 (Poston), 55 (Bouse), 59 (Cibola) and 60 (Ehrenberg).
Term: Expires December 31, 2026
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District #2
Dr. 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
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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
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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, 2030
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District #5
Maria Chavoya
Maria Chavoya represents District 5, which includes the City of Yuma, on the Arizona Western College District Governing Board. Born and raised in Yuma, she is deeply involved in her community, serving on numerous boards such as the Workforce Development Board, Arizona Community Health Workers Association and other workforce coalitions. Chavoya works at Arizona Complete Health as the Community Relations Representative III for La Paz, Mohave, and Yuma Counties. She is a dedicated advocate for mentorship and First Generation students, participating in leadership workshops and community events. First elected in 2012, Chavoya is now serving her third six-year term. She also represents AWC at the state level as part of the Arizona Association of Community College Trustees. Her commitment to the community and education is unwavering, ensuring the needs of her constituents are met.
Term: Expires December 31, 2030
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.
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
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
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.
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 with EXECUTIVE SESSION and a STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP on THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024.
The Regular meeting will begin at 11:00 am in the Frances Morris Board room in the 3C, College Community Center, at the Arizona Western College Yuma Campus, and through Zoom. Pursuant 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 an EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING (A.R.S. 38.431.03(a)(1) Personnel Matters as part of the REGULAR MEETING.
The Strategic Planning Workshop will begin following the 11 am meeting at approximately 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 continued planning of the next phase of College Strategic Planning.
The meeting location will be open to the public at 10:45 am.
District Governing Board virtual meeting attendance:
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 48-hours before the meeting to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
UPDATED THIS 14th day of May 2024.
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Tuesday, June 11, 2024 12pm: Public Hearing for Budget Comments; Special Meeting for Final Budget Vote + Regular Meeting at the Yuma Campus/ Online Via Zoom
All interested citizens are invited to attend, in person or virtually, the public hearing on the Proposed Budget is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, beginning at 12 pm in the Frances Morris Board Room in the College Community Center (3C) on the Arizona Western College campus and conducted through Zoom, at 2020 South Avenue 8E, Yuma, Arizona.
The boardroom will be open to the public at 11:45 am.
2024-2025: Courtesy Notice of Potential Quorum at Events
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38.431.02, courtesy notice is hereby given to the members of the District Governing Board and the general public that the Arizona Western College District Governing Board Members may attend meetings and events during the 2024-2025 Academic year.
There will be no discussions, decisions, or legal action taken by the District Governing Board at these meetings and events. These events are not District Governing Board meetings. Some of the meetings and events may not be open to the general public.
Information concerning the District Governing Board may be obtained by calling Ashley Herrington at 928-344-7501 or e-mailingAshley.Herrington@azwestern.edu.
DATED THIS 1st day of July, 2024. /s/ Ashley Herrington
Pursuant 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 Tuesday, August 20, 2024. The meeting will begin at 11 a.m. in the Frances Morris Boardroom at the Arizona Western College Yuma Campus and through Zoom.
The meeting location will be open to the public at 10:45 am at the latest.
Meeting Start Time: 11 am
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 at the Yuma Campus in the Frances Morris Boardroom
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.
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38.431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the District Governing Board and the public that the Arizona Western College District Governing Board will hold a REGULAR MEETING on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The meeting will begin at 12 p.m. in the Frances Morris Boardroom 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. Meeting Start Time: 12 pm.
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: Yuma Campus - 2020 South Avenue 8E, Yuma, AZ 85365
Information concerning this meeting may be obtained by calling Ashley Herrington at 928-344-7501 or e-mailingAshley.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.
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38.431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the District Governing Board and the public that the Arizona Western College District Governing Board will hold a REGULAR MEETING on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. The meeting will begin at 12 p.m. in the at the Arizona Western College San Luis Learning Center Campus and through Zoom.
In-person Meeting Details: San Luis Learning Center Campus
November 20, 2024 -1 pm; Regular District Governing Board Meeting at Yuma Campus and Zoom
Meeting details, protocols and virtual attendance details within the posted Public Notice.
December 11, 2024 -11 am Workshop Meeting with District Governing Board following by 12 pm Regular District Governing Board Meeting at Yuma Campus and Zoom
Meeting details, protocols and virtual attendance details within the posted Public Notice.
