Proud to Call Fallbrook Home

It was Tauna Rodarte’s privilege to be able to cut the official ribbon at the newest CTE building at Fallbrook High School. This building was part of BOND A funding, which brought in much needed funding to update the school. Fallbrook High School is the second oldest high school in San Diego County. Additional funding is necessary to modernize the math and science buildings to meet the needs of technological careers. The aquatic center is now a health & safety issue and needs complete replacement. The long term goal is to have another BOND measure, in addition to some state funding.

Ivy High School is Fallbrook Union High School’s alternative high school and is considered a state standard in California. Their small school format allows for non-traditional students to achieve their academic goals at their pace and without distractions of unneeded classes or unwanted extra-curricular activities. Students are recognized quarterly for achieving high grades, other certifications and special activities, like when staff served the students a Thanksgiving meal. Tauna Rodarte participates in as many of these opportunities as possible.

Fallbrook Union High School District is extremely proud of their strong ROTC program; especially due to the close relationship with the nearby Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base. Tauna Rodarte takes as many opportunities as possible to attend their special events, as well as annual Birthday Celebrations. This program gives students a great opportunity to earn scholarships and develop traits to become the next generation of military leaders.

Fallbrook Union High School District is very proud of its strong partnership with Fallbrook Rotary. For years, Teacher & Staff of the month were recognized monthly at the Rotary meetings, often attended by Tauna Rodarte. Moving forward, Rotary has wanted to strengthen ties with students and now Students of the Month are recognized at these meetings. There are also volunteer opportunities for students through Rotary events, while Rotary members receive opportunities to volunteer at school events and activities.

At the monthly school board meetings of the Fallbrook Union School District, it is the honor of Tauna Rodarte to help recognize those individuals and organizations which go above and beyond to better our schools and receive token coins. Each month, one department of the school is recognized for their efforts, one school individual is honored for their work and one community service organization, working for the benefit of the district and our students. This portion of each monthly meeting is very emotional and an honor to help celebrate others.

Tauna Rodarte recognized early in her term that knowledge is key to being a strong and well educated school board trustee. She earned a “Masters in School Board Governance” from the California State School Boards Association, as well as earning a “Certificate of Completion” from the California Small School Board. Additionally, she has attended the annual School Boards Association annual conference, as well as other training and leadership conferences to better understand the legal, ethical and practical responsibilities of serving as a school board member.