Board
![Michelle Allen, Board President icon]()
Michelle Allen, Board Presidenttitle
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”
― W.B. Yeats
![Suzi Kochems, Board Clerk icon]()
Suzi Kochems, Board Clerktitle
Term of Office expires: 2020
Suzi has been actively involved in the Orland Unified School District for the past 8 years. She has volunteered in the classroom, has served on the school site councils, has participated on the Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) team for the district, and has served as a contributor to parent club activities.
Suzi grew up in Orland and graduated from California State University, Chico with two Bachelor's Degrees in Business Administration. As the CEO of her consulting firm, Suzi has had the honor of working with public and private entities across the state in developing and implementing programs and services for low-income populations; building capacity and strength within teams; and implementing strategic planning initiatives that improve the health and well-being of families. Suzi currently serves as administrator of three northern California homeless continuums of care, providing homeless and supportive services to eleven counties.
Suzi and her husband, Sean, have two daughters that attend school within the District.
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Erika Fuentes, Membertitle
![Jeff Aguiar, Member icon]()
Jeff Aguiar, Membertitle
Elected: 2012, 2016
Term of Office Expires: 2020
email Jeff
I am a 1982 graduate of Orland High School. My wife Tana and I have three girls,
one is attending Chico State, another is a Junior at Orland High School, and our
youngest is in the 6th grade at C.K. Price. I live and work on my family farm out
west of Orland. I look forward to serving on the Board of Education for the people
of Orland.
