Coconino County Superintendent of Schools, Cheryl Mango-Paget, is inviting community members who are committed to public education to consider running for openings on one of five School District Governing Boards in the 2026 election.
Serving on a school district governing board provides an important opportunity for community members to help guide educational policy, ensure accountability and support student success within the district. Community information sessions will be held in each of the five communities where attendees will learn about the responsibilities of governing board members, the candidate filing process and election requirements. Governing Board Election packets will be available, and Superintendent Mango-Paget will be on hand to answer questions and accept Statements of Interest.
Fredonia-Moccasin School District Governing Board
There are three four-year seats available on the Fredonia-Moccasin School District Governing Board. Candidates elected will serve a term beginning Jan. 1, 2027, through Dec. 31, 2030. A community information session will be held on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Fredonia-Moccasin School District.
Page Unified School District Governing Board
There are two four-year seats and one two-year seat available on the Page Unified School District Governing Board. Candidates elected will serve a term beginning Jan. 1, 2027, through Dec. 31, 2030, for the four-year seats and Jan. 1, 2027, through Dec. 31, 2028, for the two-year seat. A community information session will be held on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Page Unified School District’s Governing Board Room.
Grand Canyon Unified School District Governing Board
There are two four-year seats and one two-year seat available on the Grand Canyon Unified School District Governing Board. Candidates elected will serve a term beginning Jan. 1, 2027, through Dec. 31, 2030, for the four-year terms and Jan. 1, 2027, through Dec. 31, 2028, for the two-year term. A community information session will be held on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Grand Canyon Unified School District.
Williams Unified School District Governing Board
Two four-year seats are available on the Williams Unified School District Governing Board. Candidates elected will serve a term beginning Jan. 1, 2027, through Dec. 31, 2030. A community information session will be held on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Williams Unified School District.
Tuba City Unified School District Governing Board
There are two four-year seats and one two-year seat available on the Tuba City Unified School District Governing Board. Candidates elected will serve a term beginning Jan. 1, 2027, through Dec. 31, 2030, for the four-year terms and Jan. 1, 2027, through Dec. 31, 2028, for the two-year term. A community information session will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Tuba City Unified School District.
Those seeking more information about governing board elections are encouraged to visit
coconino.az.gov/2855/Governing-Boards or contact the Office of the Coconino County Superintendent of Schools at 928-679-8070 or by email at sfobar@coconino.az.gov.
To be eligible as a School District Governing Board candidate, individuals must:
- Be a citizen of the United States
- Be a registered voter in Arizona
- Have resided within the school district for at least one year immediately preceding the election
- Not be an employee of the district, nor the spouse of a district employee or third-party vendor
- Not serve simultaneously with an immediate family member who has shared a residence within the previous four years, pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-421
- Not serve on more than one School District Governing Board at the same time
On Nov. 3, 2026, voters will elect governing board members who will take the Oath of Office prior to beginning their service. All candidate filing documents are subject to the Arizona Public Records Law.
For additional information or to express interest, please contact the Office of the Coconino County Superintendent of Schools at 928-679-8070 or by email at sfobar@coconino.az.gov or cmango-paget@coconino.az.gov.
Community involvement is essential to strong public schools. Consider lending your voice and leadership to help shape the future of education in the Fredonia-Moccasin School District.