Board of Trustees
The Denair Unified School District Board of Trustees is made up of five members who serve a four-year term of office. They are elected at large by voters who live in the Denair Unified School District attendance area.
Ray Prock Jr., President
Elected 2024,Term Ends 2026
Email: rprock@dusd.k12.ca.us
Billy Myers, Clerk
Elected 2022; Term Ends 2026
Email:brmyers@dusd.k12.ca.us
Governance Handbook
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Board members determine school district policy, authorize new programs and curriculum, adopt budgets, approve staff employment, determine salary schedules and provide a unique and crucial link between the community and the school district.
About the Board
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Ray Prock Jr,, President (elected 2024; term ends 2026)
Ray and his wife, Erica, have two children, Bryson and Brielle. Both are graduates of Denair High School having attended DUSD schools from Kindergarten through graduation. Ray is a Business Development and Industry Relations Manager for Sevana Bioenergy. In addition to being a Board Member for DUSD Ray has held various leadership roles within the agribusiness industry. Ray’s experience in the professional world fueled a passion to foster life skills in the leaders of tomorrow -- our students in the Denair Unified School District.
Billy Myers, Clerk (elected 2022; term ends 2026)
Billy grew up in Denair, as a third-generation resident attending DUSD from 1st-12th grades. As a high school student, he was elected as the student board member representing the voices of the student body from 2008-2010. He attended Modesto Junior College and California State University Stanislaus graduating with degrees in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting and communications. He now serves as the CFO/Treasurer for numerous for profit, & nonprofit organizations and an active member of the Denair Lions Club as a past president.
Crystal Sousa, Board Member (elected 2022; term ends 2026)
Crystal and her husband, Alcino, have two daughters, Emily and Elizabeth, and one grandson, Andy. Crystal and her family have lived in Denair for 20 years and enjoy the sense of community that is felt in their neighbors. Crystal has earned a bachelor of arts degree in history and teaching credentials in English, Social Science, and Special Education. She also has her master's in education administration along with an administrative credential. She is currently working on her Doctorate in Educational Leadership at CSU Stanislaus. Crystal has been an educator for 18 years and has spent the last 15 years working for Merced County Office of Education. She is currently Principal at Atwater Education Center. It is Crystal's firm belief that part of being an educator is being a lifelong learner.
Andrea Bennett, Board Member (elected 2024; term ends 2028)
Andrea and her husband Blake have two children who attend DECA in the Dual Language Immersion Program and one who will be enrolled for the next school year. Andrea is a registered dental hygienist working part-time in Turlock and the CFO of their family farming business. She earned a Bachelor of Science from Loma Linda University and her Master of Science Education from Eastern Washington University. Andrea has been an active member of the DECA Parents Club and other community organizations. She believes in lifelong learning and keeping an open mind and heart when making decisions.
Jason De Muro, Board Member (elected 2024; term ends 2028)
Jason De Muro, a Los Angeles native, moved to Turlock in 1998 to attend college. He began working in sales before returning to school in his 30s, earning a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from SJSU. Currently pursuing an M.S. in Software Engineering, Jason plans to enter a Ph.D. program in Data Science within two years. Since graduating in 2017, he has worked in the technology sector. Jason met his wife Stephanie, in Denair local and special education teacher at DECA, in 2010. They married in 2012 and have three sons attending DECA. His family inspired him to join the Denair School Board of Trustees where he hopes to add additional insights and continue the boards advocacy for students, parents, teachers, and staff
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