2025-2026 Student Trustees Representatives

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Woodland Community College: Tamara Villegas

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Yuba College: Luke Banner

My name is Luke Banner, and I attend Yuba College, where I began my studies in June 2024 after joining the football team. I will begin my sophomore year this fall, and I’m currently triple majoring in Business Administration, Economics, and Mathematics. I plan to transfer to Stanford or an Ivy League university in the fall of 2026. I’m involved in a wide range of activities on campus. After our football team was discontinued, I joined the track team and led the school in the 100m dash during the 2024–25 season. I’ve worked in the library as a student assistant since last summer and have also tutored in the Writing Center and College Success Center. Beyond athletics and academics, I’ve been deeply involved in student leadership and governance, including club participation, Yuba College’s student government, the Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC), and various administrative committees such as the academic senate and college council.
I ran for the student trustee position because I believe my broad involvement across campus has allowed me to build one of the most extensive student networks at Yuba College. This connection to the student body, combined with my experience with the SSCCC, has given me the insight and preparation necessary to effectively represent and advocate for our students, working to enhance their overall college experience.
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The Student member shall have the following responsibilities: (Student Member AP 2015)

  • Attend meetings of the Board of Trustees;
  • Attend orientation sessions on the role of Student Trustee provided by the Chancellor or designee;
  • Attend Associated Student Government meetings, at least once per semester, for each College/campus site, either in person or via Zoom.  The purpose of these meetings is to provide information, report on Board of Trustee business, and obtain input on matters that affect students;
  • Review, study, and become conversant on issues before the Board that directly impact students;
  • Report to the Board and District Administration on topics relevant to student concerns and needs;
  • Advocate for policies before the Board to improve the educational opportunities for district students;
  • Promote open, honest, and civil discussion between the faculty, staff, administration, and students;
  • Represent the Board, as directed, at meetings, forums, or policy discussions concerning District positions on legislation or related topics;
  • Seek assistance from the Chancellor or designee on matters before the Board or clarification on how to place items before the Board.
  • Will meet with the Chancellor or designee on a monthly basis to review the Board packet and discuss pertinent issues.

The Student members are afforded the following privileges:

  • Make and second motions, but may not vote;
  • Receive current copy of the “CCLC Student Trustee Handbook;
  • Receive compensation in the amount as authorized by the Board of Trustees, which is currently equal the compensation the publicly elected trustees receive;
  • Receive compensation for mileage pursuant to Education Code Section 72425, to the same extent as regular Board members receive;
  • Receive compensation for travel expenses incurred as a result of Board-related activities at which the Student Trustee’s attendance is required or deemed necessary, as recommended by the Chancellor, or designee, and upon approval by the Board of Trustees in advance of the travel;
  • Receive compensation for travel expenses within the State of California; attendance at these activities must be justified and approved by the Board of Trustees in advance of the travel.  Each Student Trustee’s travel allowance is set at $1,000 per academic year;
  • The Student Trustees’ presence or absence at a Board meeting shall not be counted in deciding a quorum.