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Trustee Information

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APPLICATIONS ARE DUE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2

BY 3:00 PM

ONLINE TRUSTEE APPLICATION LINK

Candidate Eligibility

ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS

#1

MUST BE:

AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD

#2

MUST:

RESIDE WITHIN BVUSD DISTRICT BOUNDARIES

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#2

MUST BE A:

REGISTERED VOTER

Scheduled Board Meeting Dates

 

The Board generally meets at 6:00 pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the District Office conference room, with limited exceptions.

On occasion, additional Special Meetings may be called.

2026 REGULAR Meeting Dates

1/15* 2/12 3/12 4/9 5/14 6/11** 8/13 9/10 10/8 11/12 12/17

*1/15 is the 3rd Thursday due to winter break. No July meeting.

**BVUSD Trustees also hold a June Special Meeting (public hearing for LCAP and Budget) on 6/9/26.

SCOE Candidate Information Session

A video recording of the School Board Candidates Information Session on June 15, 2026.

The Role of a Trustee

Serving on the board is a big commitment; it’s deeply rewarding as well.

School board trustees shape the direction of public education for every child in our district. 

Set Direction

  • Provide goals and success indicators for the superintendent
  • Establish expectations for student learning
  • Set priorities for the budget
  • Establish policies

Establish District Structures

  • Hire and evaluate the superintendent
  • Establish budget priorities
  • Develop, adopt, and follow policies
  • Adopt curriculum
  • Set parameters for the collective bargaining agreement

Provide Support

  • Support staff in carrying out the board's direction
  • Provide resources that support mutually agreed upon priorities & goals
  • Uphold district policies
  • Understand and follow communications plan
  • Support a positive climate
  • Understand and support key district details and initiatives

Accountability & Legal Compliance

  • Monitor and support the success of every student
  • Evaluate the superintendent
  • Revise and uphold policies
  • Adhere to Brown Act
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Monitor and make decisions about district finances
  • Monitor collective bargaining process
  • Board self-evaluation

Demonstrate Community Leadership

  • Attend and prepare for Board meetings (10–14 meetings per year)
  • Participate in committee meetings
  • Engage with and represent the community
  • Follow communication protocols
  • Act with dignity and engage professionally — in a manner that reflects BVUSD's values and vision
  • Advocate for students, district programs, and public education

Resource: The Role of the Board (CSBA)

Why It Matters

Every child in this district is shaped by the decisions you make at the board table.

Key Qualities of Effective Trustees

  • Stay focused on the strategic goals of the district.
  • Keep learning and achievement for all students as their primary focus.
  • Understand the district must serve every child equally well.
  • Be prepared and commit the time and energy required to be effective.
Trustees may campaign as an individual, but they serve as a member of a team. Individual trustees do not have the authority to fix problems they may have campaigned to fix.
— Resource: CSBA