School Board
Cottonwood Board of Trustees
The Cottonwood School Board holds monthly public meetings, open to parents, students, and staff.
It consists of five elected members who serve three-year terms and live within the school's service area. Board meeting agendas are posted on the school's website. The Board is a policy-making body operating within California and El Dorado County laws. Board members go through an application process, including interviews and nominations. They are responsible for approving the school's budget and policies.
2025-2026 Board Meeting Schedule
All Agendas, Packets, and Minutes are linked below.
August 26, 2025: Regular Board Meeting
September 23, 2025: Regular Board Meeting
October 28, 2025: Regular Board Meeting
December 9, 2025: Regular Board Meeting
January 27, 2026: Regular Board Meeting
March 3, 2026: Regular Board Meeting
March 17, 2028: Special Board Meeting
April 28, 2026: Regular Board Meeting
May 26, 2026: Regular Board Meeting
June 9, 2026: Public Hearing LCAP
June 9, 2026: Regular Board Meeting
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MINUTES - Minutes are presented and approved at the following Board meeting.
You may contact the Board at BOARD@COTTONWOODK12.ORG.
Board Meetings
The Cottonwood School Board of Trustees usually meets once a month, typically on the 4th Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. If you would like to attend the meeting in person, please join us at:
The Courtyard by Marriott- Conference Room (2575 Iron Point Rd, Folsom, CA, 95630)
Enter through the front of the hotel and follow the sign to the Conference Room.
Addressing the Board:
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Anyone who wishes to address the Board of Trustees must be present in person at the Board Meeting.
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Public comments must be made in person. If an individual has a documented disability, the Board can provide an accomodation to have the comment read aloud on their behalf. Individuals requesting this accommodation should contact the Board Clerk, Ann Buxton, at ann.buxton@cottonwoodk12.org.
Remote Attendance:
To attend the meeting remotely:
Zoom link to join the meeting.
https://cottonwoodk12-org.zoom.us/j/7911094763
All Current Board Agendas and Packets are located on Boardable: Agendas/Packets
All 2025-26 Past Board Agendas, Packets, and Minutes are accessible here: 2025-26 Agendas, Packets, and Minutes. Archived Board Documents are accessible on the Archived Board Meetings page.
The Board's authority is collective, and no member can act as a school official outside of regular or special sessions. Their role is to represent all educational partners of The Cottonwood School and balance the needs of students, staff, and the community when making decisions.
