Holt has served as president of the Auburn Union School District Board of Trustees for the past four years and is a graduate of the California School Boards Association’s Masters in Governance program. Photo courtesy of Placer County School Boards Association


ROCKLIN, CA (MPG) — The Placer County School Boards Association (PCSBA) is pleased to recognize the 2026 Trustee of the Year: Greg Holt, President, Auburn Union School District Board of Trustees. 

“Placer County is proud to be a leader in education across California, and that leadership starts with the dedication of our locally elected school board members,” Placer County Superintendent of Schools Gayle Garbolino-Mojica said. “Greg’s thoughtful service and commitment to collaboration have helped guide his board through challenging decisions while keeping students and the district’s future at the center of every conversation.”

Holt has served as president of the Auburn Union School District Board of Trustees for the past four years and is a graduate of the California School Boards Association’s Masters in Governance program. He has helped shape the district’s educational priorities, including curriculum adoption and efforts to reduce chronic absenteeism, while staying connected with local service clubs, veterans groups and community organizations to share the district’s vision for the future.

"On behalf of the Placer County School Boards Association, I'm proud to congratulate Greg Holt, unanimously selected as the 2026 Trustee of the Year," PCSBA President Jessica Spaid said. "His thoughtful leadership, dedication to students and commitment to his community have made a lasting difference in Auburn Union School District and across Placer County. This recognition is truly well deserved."

As we celebrate this year’s Trustee of the Year, PCSBA also extends appreciation to all nominees for their commitment to students, families and educators.

Jon Fenske, Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District; Marla Franz, Roseville Joint Union High School District; Cris Hennessey, Tahoe Truckee Unified School District; Rob Kanngiesser, Ackerman Charter School District; and Bob Sinclair, Sierra Joint Community College District.

The Placer County School Boards Association is a countywide organization representing locally elected public school district and community college district governing boards throughout Placer County. PCSBA supports strong school boards, promotes student success, provides professional learning and networking, and honors trustees for their service. It is affiliated with the California School Boards Association and serves as an active unit within the statewide network of school board leadership.