Residents of the Grand Canyon Unified School District have an opportunity to help shape the future of their local school as Coconino County officials seek applicants for a vacant seat on the district’s governing board.

Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Cheryl Mango-Paget is accepting applications for five school governing board vacancies that remained unfilled following the 2026 election cycle. Among them is one seat on the Grand Canyon Unified School District #4 governing board. The appointment will run through Dec. 31, 2028.

Several districts across Coconino County are seeking applicants, in addition to the Grand Canyon vacancy.

•      Grand Canyon Unified School District #4

•      Chevelon Butte School District #5

•      Fredonia-Moccasin Unified School District #6

•      Tuba City Unified School District #15

•      NATIVE, based in Tuba City

The Grand Canyon board member will help guide district policy, approve budgets, oversee the superintendent and make decisions affecting students, educators and families in the community. School governing boards play a central role in setting priorities for local public education.

Applicants for the Grand Canyon Unified position, as well as the other open seats, must meet state eligibility requirements:

•      Be a registered Arizona voter;

•      Have resided within the school district for at least one year immediately preceding the appointment; and

•      Not be employed by the district, nor have a spouse who is employed by the district.

Applications are available online at coconino.az.gov/2855/Governing-Boards.

Completed applications may be submitted by:

•      Email: sfobar@coconino.az.gov

•      Fax: (928) 526-1469

•      Mail or in person: Coconino County Superintendent of Schools, 2384 N. Steves Blvd., Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Original signed applications are required and must be received before an appointment can be made. Applications will remain open until each vacancy is filled.

An advisory committee made up of district residents and, when appropriate, a current governing board member may interview applicants and recommend candidates to Mango-Paget before appointments are finalized.

“Strong schools begin with strong community leadership,” Mango-Paget said. “If you are passionate about supporting students, educators and your local community, I encourage you to consider serving on your school district’s governing board.”

For more information, please contact Stacy Fobar, Program Coordinator for the Coconino County Superintendent of Schools, at 928-679-8070 or sfobar@coconino.az.gov.