ROWLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT· TRUSTEE AREA 1

Re-Elect Agnes P. Gonzalez

More than three decades serving Rowland Unified — from inside our schools to the Board of Education.

ENDORSED BYAssociation of Rowland Educators (ARE)

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Early Voting Oct 5, 2026

Election Day Nov 3, 2026

MEET AGNES

A lifetime rooted in education and service.

Agnes P. Gonzalez has dedicated more than three decades to Rowland Unified. Before joining the Board of Education, she spent 31 years with the district, working at Nogales High School from 1990 through 2020 and supporting the school’s fiscal and accounting operations. In 2021, she was appointed to represent Trustee Area 1 and was re-appointed in 2022, bringing firsthand district and fiscal experience to the Board.

A graduate of the University of Southern California with a degree in Business Administration and a minor in accounting, Agnes later became a Graduate Gemologist through the Gemological Institute of America. Her public service also extends beyond the school district: she has served as Chairperson of the City of Walnut Senior Commission from 2022–2027, representing the needs and interests of Walnut’s senior community.

For Agnes, service has always been rooted in family and community. She has been married to U.S. Army veteran Jack Gonzalez for 45 years, and together they have built a life centered on family, education, and giving back to the community.

Community members gathered at a local service event.

Community leaders and residents gathered for a local recognition event.

IN HER OWN WORDS

A legacy rooted in education.

I want to leave a legacy to make a difference in the field of education. At the end of the day, my goal is to make sure that the community I serve will have the best opportunity in the decisions I make.
To be the first Filipina-American Board President in the 65-year history of Rowland Unified School District is an honor and a privilege that I will take with me and pass on to the next generation.
Agnes P. Gonzalez

ENDORSEMENTS

Leaders standing with Agnes.

Proudly supported by education and civic leaders across the communities Rowland Unified serves.

COUNTY & STATE LEADERSHIP

Hilda L. Solis

Los Angeles County Supervisor, First District

Lisa Calderon

Assemblywoman, California State Assembly District 56

ROWLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Cary C. Chen

President, Rowland Unified Board of Education

Kevin T. Hayakawa, Ph.D.

Vice President, Rowland Unified Board of Education

Erik Venegas

Clerk, Rowland Unified Board of Education

Ellen Park

Member, Rowland Unified Board of Education

Angelena Pride

Former Rowland Unified Board Member

Donna Freedman

Former Rowland Unified Board Member

WALNUT CITY COUNCIL

Dr. Allen Wu

Mayor, City of Walnut

Ritchie Cajulis

Council Member, City of Walnut

Linda Freedman

Council Member, City of Walnut

Mary Su

Former Walnut City Council Member

Tony Cartagena

Former Walnut City Council Member

WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL

Letty Lopez-Viado

Mayor, City of West Covina

Ollie Cantos

Mayor Pro Tem, City of West Covina

Tony Wu

Council Member, City of West Covina

Rosario Diaz

Council Member, City of West Covina

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EXPERIENCE & SERVICE

Experience that understands Rowland Unified from the inside.

Agnes's public service is grounded in decades of work within the district and long-term involvement in the community.

31 Years in RUSD

Agnes worked at Nogales High School for 31 years, including service as a senior account clerk supporting the school's fiscal and accounting needs.

Board Service Since 2021

She joined the Rowland Unified Board of Education in 2021 as the representative for Trustee Area 1 and was re-appointed in 2022.

Fiscal Experience

Her professional background gives her firsthand knowledge of the operational and financial needs behind a comprehensive public high school.

Community Leadership

Agnes has served as Chairperson of the City of Walnut Senior Commission from 2022–2027 and has held leadership roles in local civic and community organizations throughout the region.

IN AGNES’S OWN WORDS

Why I’m Running

For Agnes, public service has always come back to education, teamwork, and student success.

Together we can support one another to achieve our goal for student success in RUSD. Education is the greatest investment that anyone can achieve.

Agnes P. Gonzalez · 2021, upon joining the Rowland Unified Board of Education

SERVING STUDENTS & FAMILIES

Focused on strong schools and a strong community.

Board members act collectively. These priorities reflect areas of district governance and community service Agnes has supported during her tenure.

STUDENTS

Student Voice

Supporting opportunities for students to be heard as the district develops priorities, resources, and its strategic direction.

SUPPORT

Student Well-Being

Supporting district resources that help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Responsible Governance

Bringing fiscal experience and a practical understanding of school operations to Board decision-making.

A LIFETIME OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

A family tradition of helping those in need.

For the past 53 years, Agnes’s family has supported families in need during the holidays, providing Christmas dinners and gifts to more than 2,500 families. The tradition is funded entirely by Agnes and her extended family, carrying on a family tradition that her parents established decades ago.

Community members lined up during a family giving event.

Agnes Gonzalez with volunteers and community members during a holiday giving event.

A guiding principleBe kind to those in need.

2,500+families supported

53 yearsof family giving