The Rowland Unified School District is currently seeking candidates’ letters of interest for appointment to the Personnel Commission as the Joint Commissioner. The term of office will be December 1, 2024 through December 1, 2027.

The Personnel Commission is a public body responsible for the administration of a Merit System, which oversees the selection, retention, and promotion of Classified (non-teaching) employees in the public school system.  It is composed of three (3) members from the local community appointed for three-year terms with the term of one member expiring each year.  

Each Personnel Commissioner receives the sum of $50.00 for each meeting attended in any one-month and medical benefits.  Personnel Commission meetings are normally held on the first Tuesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. at the District Office.

To qualify as a Personnel Commissioner, you must meet all the following criteria:

• Be a registered voter and resident within the Rowland USD boundaries;
• Be a known adherent to the principles of the Merit System and support the concept of employment, continuance in employment, in-service promotional opportunities, and other related matters on the basis of merit and fitness;
• Not be a member of the governing board of any school district or county board of education;
• Not be an employee of the Rowland Unified School District;
• Be able to attend monthly Personnel Commission meetings at the Rowland Unified School District office at 4:30 p.m.

TO APPLY:  Letters of interest, no more than two (2) pages in length, and optional resume, should be emailed to Joan Stiegelmar, Personnel Director, at [email protected].

Letter shall include:

• Reason for interest in position:
• Qualifications for the appointment and experience;
• Participation in District and community activities.

Interested candidates must provide this information no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2024.  If you have questions regarding the position or how to apply, please call (626) 854-8380.