About Us

Samuel Brown became the CSEA Appointee to the Commission on March 22, 2023. Mr. Brown is a long time community advocate focused on building civilian oversight in the community of Bassett. He is a staunch advocate of protecting the rights of labor, their ability to organize and advocate on behalf of their members, and making sure that proper mediation and dispute resolutions are followed appropriately and in compliance with the law. He is familiar with merit system through his job as a Legal Assistant relating to Civil Rights litigation including reviewing retaliation, discrimination, concerns of nepotism, and failure to comply with employment disclosures at local San Gabriel Valley school districts. He is a firm believer that the most qualified and skilled candidate fulfill employment vacancies and that there are protections for that employee. His term expires on December 1, 2025.

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Amadeo Rodriguez became the District Appointee to the Commission on May 18, 2021. Mr. Rodriguez has lived in the Bassett Unified School District for a combined total of 20 years. His daughter recently graduated Bassett High School, Class of 2020, and is now a Sophomore at CSU Fresno. He has two children who are still students in the district. Mr. Rodriguez is an active volunteer, supporting BHS Cheer and Band for the past 5 years. As a current Federal employee, Mr. Rodriguez is familiar with the merit system. He is a U.S. Marine Veteran, where he served for almost 8 years. It is through his service organization affiliations he provides educational scholarships for the past 4 years to BHS Seniors, as well as seniors in the neighboring communities. He serves as Jr. Vice Commandant of the Marine Corps League that supports and assists Veterans Homelessness Outreach, Toys for Tots, and Active-Duty Family Readiness Support. He is also a member of West Covina Masonic Lodge, an organization that advocates for education and provides educational scholarships and a member of the San Bernardino Valley Scottish Right, whose mission is to help children with speech disorders. In addition to his membership to these affiliations, he currently serves as President of the California Association of Bond Oversight Committees. Mr. Rodriguez looks forward to continuing to serve BUSD, the community, and advocating for students. His term expires on December 1, 2026.

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Sergio Maldonado became the Joint Appointee to the Commission on December 1, 2024. Mr. Maldonado brings experience in set standards in evaluating students as a current adjunct professor at Irvine Valley College and previous professor at California State University, Los Angeles. In his tenure at these institutions, he saw the importance of fair labor practices, fair pay, and the direct impact in student outcomes. He participated in various campaigns and actions to ensure all workers are treated justly and have access to fair wages. He is a Bassett Unified School District alumni who understands the importance of a quality K-12 education. His term expires December 1, 2027.

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