By-Trustee Area Election Transition
New Process For Electing LVJUSD Board Trustees
As of October 1, 2024, the LVJUSD Board of Education has approved an initial plan to transition from at-large board elections to by-trustee area board elections starting in 2026. In a by-trustee area election, only voters who live within a given trustee's area can vote for the candidate(s) who resides within that area.
Be Informed! Get Involved!
Members of the public are invited to participate in the three-phase process for this transition by:
- Attending public meetings to set the criteria for establishing trustee areas
- Attending public meetings to review draft plans of trustee areas
- Attending a public meeting where the final plan will be chosen
Why By-Trustee Area Elections?
- Enhanced Representation:
Each area within the district will have a dedicated representative, ensuring that diverse voices of the community are reflected on the school board. - Increased Accountability:
Board members will be more directly accountable to the constituents in their specific area, allowing for more focused and localized attention. - Greater Engagement:
With representatives drawn from specific areas, residents may feel more connected and involved in the decision-making process, fostering a stronger sense of community involvement.
Current Draft Maps
There are currently ten draft maps that will be considered for feedback and discussion at the December 17th public hearing for map adoption.
- The original four drafts (Green, Orange, Purple, and Yellow) were reviewed and discussed at the November 7th public hearing.
- Out of that discussion, three additional maps (Olive, Maroon, and Tan) were added for consideration at the November 18th public hearing.
- Following the November 18th public hearing, three additional versions of the Yellow map (Yellow 2, Yellow 3, & Yellow 4) were added.
Feedback about draft maps can be shared in person at the public hearing or through our online form. Click here to view all comments received via online form or email to date.
Maps can also be viewed individually or layered on our interactive map.
A 2026 & 2028 election sequencing schedule is proposed with each draft trustee area map.
Timeline
All public hearings will be held in LVJUSD Boardroom at 685 E. Jack London Blvd.
Date and Time |
Meeting Type |
Information |
---|---|---|
October 15 at 7:00 pm | Pre-Map Public Hearing #1 | |
October 17 at 9:30 am |
Pre-Map Public Hearing #2 | Presentation & Video |
November 7 at 9:30 am | Map Consideration Public Hearing #1 | Presentation & Video |
November 18 at 5:30 pm | Map Consideration Public Hearing #2 | Presentation & Video |
December 17 at 7:00 pm | Public Hearing & Adoption of Trustee Area Map | Presentation |
TBD: Within 60 days of Map Adoption | Alameda County Committee Public Hearing | Presentation |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA)?
- Why consider the transition to a by-trustee area election system now?
- What is the difference between "At-Large" Elections and "By-Trustee Area" Elections?
- Does this change where students attend school?
- How will the transition impact me?
- What data must be considered in ensuring population equality among the trustee areas?
- How and when will the final map be chosen?
- What if there is no candidate in one of the trustee areas?
- When will the new trustee areas take effect?
- How will board members elected at large be impacted?
What is the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA)?
Why consider the transition to a by-trustee area election system now?
What is the difference between "At-Large" Elections and "By-Trustee Area" Elections?
Does this change where students attend school?
How will the transition impact me?
What data must be considered in ensuring population equality among the trustee areas?
How and when will the final map be chosen?
What if there is no candidate in one of the trustee areas?
When will the new trustee areas take effect?
How will board members elected at large be impacted?
Additional Resources
Online publications and guides to districting/redistricting:
MALDEF, the NAACP and the Asian Justice Center
Asian Americans Advancing Justice
The Brennan Center
The League of Women Voters
The California Independent Redistricting Commission FAQs
Contact Us
Please feel free to contact the superintendent's office with any comments or questions by calling (925) 606-3281 or emailing communityengagement@lvjusd.org.