Laura Lee Abernathy-Mancha has been involved in community activities for a number of years.  Her involvement has included PTA, District Advisory Committee, the Fontana Chamber of Commerce, and the School Site Council.  Her current term expires in 2010.

Gus Hawthorn is Director of Engineering for a nearby manufacturing company.  His job gives him the insight into ever changing technology and the skills students graduating from our high schools will need to be successful at work or in college.  He supports curriculum with a real world connection and assessment programs that measure how effective the district's efforts are in preparing our students for their future.  Four years of leading Teen Parenting classes and three children of his own make him keenly aware of the demands on parents raising and educating kids in today's society.  His current term expires in 2010.

Julie A. Ramos is an active community volunteer and the mother of three children enrolled in Fontana schools.  She has served as a member on the “Yes” on Measure C Committee for the $275 million bond for FUSD and was President of the Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Committee.  In 2005, while PTA President at Oak Park Elementary School, she was named County Education Medal of Honor Winner for her contributions as a Community Volunteer.  In her role as a School Board member, she plans to be a voice for parents.  Her term expires in 2010.

Kathy Binks is an Ettie Lee Boys' Home director (Fontana Home).  She is a strong advocate for anti-drug and anti-gang programs and she has helped to implement many programs for this cause in the community.  Her current term expires in 2012.

Until her election to the Board of Education, Ms. Chavez was a Special Education Teacher's Aide with the Fontana Unified School District for the past 21 years.  She also served as President of the United Steelworkers Union, Local 8599, which represents the District's classified employees, from 2003-06.  Ms. Chavez has been a long-time advocate for students, parents, and the Latino community.  Her five children are all graduates of Fontana High School.  Her current term expires in 2012.