Rolland B Speaks
A 360-degree K-12 insider’s view of public education –from the boardroom, superintendent’s office, assistant 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: to help school boards govern effectively and to help audiences think deeply about the role public education plays in sustaining our democracy. I bring my insider’s perspectives to the stage to spark thoughtful conversations about school governance, public education, and American democracy.
30+ Years
in Public K–12 Service
Dozens of Districts Audited
Across 7 California Counties
20,000 Students
Served in Trustee Role
About Rolland B
Rolland B brings an unusual breadth of experience to conversations about public education.
For eight years, Rolland served as an elected at-large member of the Board of Education of Rowland Unified School District in Los Angeles County. The district served nearly 20,000 students across Rowland Heights and parts of the communities of Walnut, West Covina, and La Puente. He understands the demands of board service from the inside: setting direction, working with a superintendent, stewarding public resources, and keeping the board focused on policy and governance.
His 11-year district leadership experience includes serving as interim superintendent (six months) and assistant superintendent of business services at Garvey School District (nine years), and as chief business officer at Inglewood Unified School District (2 years).
Speaking & Governance
Actionable insights for high school assemblies, school boards, and district administrators.
Board & Leadership Keynotes
Guiding educational leaders on governance, civics, and equity.
Purpose. Values. Leadership. Democracy. Equality!
That’s Rolland B’s Speaking Platform
Books Authored by Rolland B
I have authored five books bridging the vital intersection of K–12 education reform, civic duty, and American democracy:
• Revolt Against the K-12 Status Quo
Guiding educational leaders on governance, civics, and equity.
• YES, YOU MATTER … YOUR PURPOSE AWAITS YOU!
A guide for young citizens discovering their identity, passion, and purpose.
• The Case for Values Education
Rebuilding education in civics 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.
A 360-Degree Insider
Guiding Boards,
Districts, And Students
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.