On January 6, RCRC honored Jaime Green, former Superintendent of the Trinity Alps Unified School District, with the 2025 RCRC President’s Award for his dedicated advocacy on behalf of California’s rural counties. The annual award recognizes individuals who exceed their professional duties to support and strengthen the state’s rural communities.
Green was recognized for his leadership in securing the passage of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) Reauthorization Act of 2025. The SRS Act provides essential funding for schools and road maintenance in counties with significant federal land holdings. After the program’s funding expired in 2023, Green actively campaigned for its reauthorization, including traveling to Washington, D.C., to engage directly with legislators. His efforts contributed to the passage of the reauthorization act, which restores unpaid 2024 payments and authorizes funding through 2026.
In addition to his work on the SRS reauthorization, Green served as superintendent of the Trinity Alps Unified School District from 2017 until his retirement in December. During his tenure, he was recognized as Superintendent of the Year in 2024 by the California Small School Districts’ Association.
See the full press release here.