Rolland B Speaks
A 360-degree K-12 insider's view from the Boardroom, Superintendent's Office, Asst. Superintendent/CBO's Office, and CPA-auditor's desk.
Governance, Education, and American Democracy
I retired from a career, but not from purpose. I still aspire to inspire before I expire. After three decades in the vineyards of California public education, my late-in-life calling is clear: to help school boards govern effectively and to beat the drums for American democracy wherever I can.
30+ Years
in Public K–12 Service
Dozens of Districts Audited
Across 7 California Counties
20,000 Students
Served in Trustee Role
Speaking & Governance
Actionable insights for high school assemblies, school boards, and district administrators.
Board & Leadership Keynotes
Guiding educational leaders on governance, civics, and equity.
Authored Works by Rolland B
I have authored five books bridging the vital intersection of K–12 education reform, civic duty, and American democracy:
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• Revolt Against the K-12 Status Quo
Exposing funding disparities and laying the foundation for systemic federal finance reform.
• YES, YOU MATTER ... YOUR PURPOSE AWAITS YOU!
A guide for young citizens discovering their civic call.
• The Case for Values Education
Rebuilding character and moral courage in our public schools.
• School Boards & American Democracy
Safeguarding local governance at the board table.
• Poverty of the Mind ... In the Land of the Free
Addressing civic literacy and intellectual freedom.
Rolland B
Trustee. CBO. Auditor. Superintendent. Educator.
"I retired from a career, but not from purpose. I still aspire to inspire before I expire."
My 360-Degree K–12 Perspective
I help school boards REGAIN, ATTAIN, and MAINTAIN their maximum effectiveness as a governing body—if that is a challenge they are ready to confront.
I bring a deep understanding of the heavy burdens of public education leadership because I have walked in your shoes. Having sat at nearly every table in California’s public education system over three decades, I have seen the best and the worst of district administration and board governance—and I have personally experienced the challenges of board micromanagement firsthand.
My Journey & Purpose
My commitment to public advocacy runs deep. Decades ago, alongside earning my Master of Science in School Business Administration from Pepperdine University, I earned a master's degree in activism on the streets of Manila, protesting the burgeoning dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos.
Later in life, I twice attended and ultimately walked away from evening law school—realizing with absolute peace of mind that my true calling was planted firmly in public K–12 education and the defense of American democracy.
After 30 years in the trenches, I believe that beating the drums for civic character, equal educational funding, and effective local governance is the ultimate gift I was born to give.