January 7, 2026

Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Cheryl Mango-Paget Seeking Candidates to Run for Flagstaff Unified School District Governing Board 

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Coconino County Superintendent of Schools, Cheryl Mango-Paget, is encouraging community members who are passionate about public education to consider running for the Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) Governing Board in the 2026 election. 

There are two four-year seats available on the FUSD Governing Board. Successful candidates will serve a term beginning January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2030. The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. 

Serving on a school district governing board offers a meaningful opportunity for community members to help shape educational policy, provide oversight, and support student success in Flagstaff’s public schools. 

To support prospective candidates, Superintendent Mango-Paget will host a community information session on Tuesday, January 21, 2026, at the Flagstaff Unified School District Main Office in the Board Room, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Attendees will learn about the responsibilities of governing board members, the candidate filing process, and election requirements. Governing Board Election packets will be available, and Superintendent Mango-Paget will be present to answer questions and accept Statements of Interest. 

Individuals interested in running for office or learning more about governing board elections are encouraged to visit https://coconino.az.gov/2855/Governing-Boards or contact the Office of the Coconino County Superintendent of Schools at (928) 679-8070 or by email at sfobar@coconino.az.gov. 

To be eligible as a School District Governing Board candidate, individuals must: 

• Be a citizen of the United States 
• Be a registered voter in Arizona 
• Have resided within the school district for at least one year immediately preceding the election 
• Not be an employee of the district, nor the spouse of a district employee or third-party vendor 
• Not serve simultaneously with an immediate family member who has shared a residence within the previous four years, pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-421 
• Not serve on more than one School District Governing Board at the same time 

On November 3, 2026, qualified electors within the Flagstaff Unified School District will elect governing board members who will take the Oath of Office prior to beginning their service. Please note that all candidate filing documents are subject to the Arizona Public Records Law. 

For additional information or to express interest, please contact the Office of the Coconino County Superintendent of Schools at (928) 679-8070 or by email at sfobar@coconino.az.gov or cmango-paget@coconino.az.gov. 

Community involvement is essential to strong public schools. Consider lending your voice and leadership to help shape the future of education in the Flagstaff Unified School District.