Deanne Opdahl has been a member of the Board of Trustees since 2010. She is married and the mother of two children. Both have attended school in the Pleasant Ridge School District. She and her family have lived in the District for 20 years. Before moving to Grass Valley she lived in Utah, New Jersey, and the Bay Area. Deanne has been involved with the Alta Sierra Parent's Club, Pleasant Ridge Site Council, volunteered in the Advanced Studies Program and Odyssey of the Mind, and Girl Scouts. She has a M.A. in Communication Disorders and a B.A. in Psychology. She works as a Speech and Language Pathologist at the Loomis Union School District.
Deanne Opdahl - President
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Term expires 2026
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Kelly McKinley has been a PRSD Trustee since 2016. She is married with two kids. She moved to Grass Valley in 2006 looking for a better way of life. She has found that in Nevada County and PRSD. Both her children attended schools in PRSD. Kelly is a dedicated parent, being involved in the Magnolia PTM, chaired the Bid N Barrell fundraiser and participated in School Site Council. Kelly graduated from Chico State with a Bachelors in Political Science. She has worked as a Paralegal for over 22 years. In her free time, she enjoys boating, gardening and spending time with her family.
Chris Mertens
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Term expires 2024
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