CCCCD Governing Board
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The Governing Board is the official elected body of the College District. Its primary role is to set the overall
operating policies of the College District. The Chancellor, who is appointed by the Governing Board, carries out
these policies. The five Board members are elected for four year terms by registered voters in geographical divisions.
There is also one student member selected by student government, who serves for one year. The student member has an advisory vote.
Governing Board Meetings and Agendas
The Governing Board typically meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month in the District Office Board Room at the
George R. Gordon Education Center, located at 500 Court Street, Martinez. Most meetings begin with a closed session at 5:00 p.m.,
followed by open session at 6:00 p.m.
For a full schedule of meetings click here.
The Governing Board agenda is prepared by the Chancellor's office in consultation with the Governing Board.
The agenda is available for public viewing three business days before the meeting. You may find a copy
of the agenda posted outside the District Office at 500 Court Street, Martinez. You may also
view the agenda online.
Requests to appear on the agenda shall be in accordance with
Board Policy 1002.
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Governing Board Members
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Ward
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Term Expires
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II
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December 5, 2008
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III
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December 3, 2010
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IV
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December 3, 2010
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I
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December 3, 2010
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V
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December 5, 2008
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May 31, 2009
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Board meetings begin with a call to order by the Board President. A period for public comments on items not on the agenda will be
called by the Board President. You can participate by contacting the Board Secretary when you enter the Board Room and by filling out
a yellow speaker's card. Once recognized by the Board President, approach the podium and state your name and address. If you wish to
speak on an agendized item, wait until that item is presented and the Board President calls for public comments. Public comment is
followed by consent, nonconsent action items and general agenda items.
Board meetings are recorded for minute purposes. Please use the microphone for all questions and comments. Citizens wishing to
contact a Governing Board member are invited to call the Board Secretary at 925-229-1000, ext. 1204.
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Tomi Van de Brooke
President -
Representing Ward II (Canyon, Crockett, Hercules, Kensington, Lafayette, Moraga,
Orinda, Pinole, Port Costa, Rodeo, and western Pleasant Hill).
As a past president of the Contra Costa Council and through her service on a number of other economic development
organizations, Ms. Van de Brooke has developed a strong belief that community colleges play an important role in
training the county's workforce. She is very concerned about addressing the changing demographics of the student
base and how the District can increase the number and success of students served.
Ms. Van de Brooke is employed by the California Alliance for Jobs as their Director of Land-Use and Water Policy.
She has worked in the communications and public policy arena for more than 20 years. She owned her own
business, VdB Communications, and was the managing partner for StrategiComm, an East Bay communications firm she
started with two partners. Ms. Van de Brooke received a B.A. degree in Political Science/Public Administration
from San Jose State University in 1985. She was born and raised in Contra Costa County and lives in Orinda with
her husband, John, and their two sons.
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Sheila A. Grilli
Vice President -
Representing Ward III (Concord, Martinez, Pacheco, Pleasant Hill, western Bay Point).
After earning her A.A. at Diablo Valley College, Sheila A. Grilli attended U.C.
Berkeley, where she graduated with a B.A. in English and Journalism. She then
went on to San Francisco State University, where she earned her general
secondary teaching credential and taught at Clayton Valley High School. She
also studied for her M.A. in English at California State University, Hayward
and taught writing there for four years. A bookstore owner in Martinez, Ms.
Grilli is active in community work and serves as treasurer of the Muir Heritage
Land Trust, secretary of Woodbridge Children's Centers, and secretary of St.
Catherine's Pastoral Council. She is also active in the Cal Alumni Association
and in the revitalization of downtown Martinez.
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John T. Nejedly
Secretary -
Representing Ward IV (Alamo, Blackhawk/Tassajara, Byron, Clayton, Danville, Discovery Bay,
San Ramon, Walnut Creek).
John T. Nejedly is the president of Nejedly Corporation, a general engineering contracting and
construction management firm he founded in 1995. After attending Modesto Junior College, John received his J.D. from
John F. Kennedy School of Law and his B.A. in construction management from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. In addition to raising
three children, Mr. Nejedly is currently a member of the Juvenile Systems Planning Advisory Committee for Contra Costa County
and a director of the Mt. Diablo/Silverado Boy Scout Council.
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Dr. Anthony T. Gordon
Representing Ward I (El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Richmond and San Pablo).
Dr. Gordon earned a B.S. degree in Mechanical Industries from Tuskegee Institute, a M.S. degree
in Counseling from San Francisco State University, and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley.
Dr. Anthony T. Gordon has been a resident of Richmond for more than 40 years. He is a retired
Contra Costa College professor who served in numerous capacities for 36 years full-time and also served as an emeritus faculty
member for an additional six years. While at Contra Costa College, Dr. Gordon taught Auto Mechanics and Remedial Math, operated
the Contra Costa College Mobile Counseling Center, served in the college counseling department, was division chair and department
chair in two departments, served as Interim Director of Special Programs and Services and further served as a Professor of Psychology.
In addition to his employment obligations, Dr. Gordon chaired the Academic Senate Curriculum Committee and presided over the Board of
Directors of the Friends of the Library. He was a Boy Scout Leader for nearly 20 years, is a life member of the NAACP and is an
active member of the Easter Hill United Methodist Church. Dr. Gordon is married, has two grown children and one granddaughter.
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Jo Ann Cookman
Representing Ward V (Antioch, Bay Point, Bethel Island, Brentwood, Knightsen, Oakley, Pittsburg).
Jo Ann has been an Antioch resident for 25 years, is married and has two children-former
Los Medanos College students-and three grandchildren. Her experience in the higher education
community includes an A.S. degree from Los Medanos College, a B.S. in Biology from
C.S.U., Hayward, and Science Laboratory Coordinator for the Biology Department at Los Medanos College
for 16 years. Before retiring from Los Medanos College in 2003, she represented her colleagues
as a leader on many campus committees, including the Financial Resources Committee, Staff Development,
Shared Governance, and fundraising for student scholarships. As a result of her leadership and
dedication, she was also awarded the "Outstanding Alumni Award" for Los Medanos College in 1999.
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Bundit Kertbundit
Student Trustee
Bundit Kertbundit was born in Nonthaburi province, Thailand, which is located
near Bangkok. When he was a young boy, he was sent to school in Singapore, where he
studied for ten years. Bundit came to the United States to pursue studies in higher
education and currently attends Diablo Valley College. Bundit plans to complete his
studies at DVC in 2009, at which time he will transfer to the University of California,
Berkeley. Bundit will major in economics and mathematics so that he can attain his
career goal of becoming a financial analyst. As Student Trustee, Bundit plans to serve
the students of the Contra Costa Community College District to his greatest ability.
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Need More Help?
Do you have other questions about the Governing
Board? You can write to: Governing Board, Contra Costa Community College
District, 500 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. The phone number of the Governing Board
office is (925) 229-1000, ext. 1204.
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