EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. – At the December 13 regular meeting of the El Dorado County Board of Education, Rachel Librach and Ken Futernick took the oath of office to become the new trustees for Area 1 and Area 3. Kathi Jensen took the oath of office as a returning trustee for Area 5.
Librach will represent Area 1, which includes portions of Buckeye, Latrobe, El Dorado Union High, and Rescue.
“I am very much looking forward to giving back to my community and working with parents, students, and faculty to maintain our high-quality schools and learning environments,” said Librach.
Born and raised in California, Librach has lived in El Dorado Hills since 2009, graduating from Rolling Hills Middle School and Oak Ridge High School. With a Bachelors of Innovation (BI) Degree from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), Librach is Co-Owner of El Dorado Hills Realty and Housing Centric Property Management. As an entrepreneur and business owner, Librach recognizes the value of El Dorado County’s education system and the special role it plays in the community.
Futernick will represent Area 3, which includes portions of Buckeye, Camino, Gold Oak, Gold Trail, El Dorado Union High, Mother Lode, Placerville, and Pollock Pines.
Futernick expressed, “I’m honored to serve in this capacity and to collaborate with educators and parents on behalf of all students in El Dorado County.”
A career-long educator, Futernick brings a wealth of experience to Area 3 as an elementary teacher, professor, researcher, podcast host, and educational consultant. Futernick began his career in education as a teacher for Rescue School District and has since dedicated his career to the profession. Futernick currently leads “Bridging Divides – El Dorado,” a project designed to unite the El Dorado County community. Futernick hosts “Teacher Stories,” a podcast he launched in 2018 that celebrates the profound and lasting impact many teachers have on their students and communities. In 2021, he launched and now hosts “Courageous Conversations About Our Schools,” a podcast that invites education stakeholders to engage in respectful conversations about current challenges in education.
Following the meeting, Dr. Ed Manansala, El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools, expressed, “I am pleased to welcome Rachel Librach and Ken Futernick as newly elected Trustees to the El Dorado County Board of Education. Their diverse backgrounds and proven leadership in community-based initiatives will benefit our county’s students and families. Their extensive experience and dedication to our community make them invaluable additions to our Board.”
The oath of office was administered to Librach (Area 1), whose term expires December 11, 2026, and Futernick (Area 3) and Jensen (Area 5), whose terms expire December 8, 2028.