Meet the Trustees
The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District is governed by a Board of Education consisting of five trustees who are elected by registered voters in the community to alternating four-year terms. Each December, the Board reorganizes itself by selecting a Board President and Clerk of the Board.
The Board regularly meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month to conduct the business of the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District. The portion of the meeting open to the public begins at 7:00 p.m. Agendas are posted on this website in advance of meetings.
Emily Prusso, President
925-606-3281
eprussotrustee@lvjusd.org
First Elected: 2018
Term of Office: 4 years
Term Expires: November 2026
School Assignments: Altamont Creek Elementary School, Livermore High School, Mendenhall Middle School, Smith Elementary School
Steven Drouin, Clerk
925-606-3281
sdrouintrustee@lvjusd.org
First Elected: 2022
Term of Office: 4 years
Term Expires: November 2026
School Assignments: Granada High School, Joe Michell TK-8 School, Livermore Adult Education, Sunset Elementary School
Craig Bueno, Member
925-606-3281
cbuenotrustee@lvjusd.org
First Elected: 2014
Term of Office: 4 years
Term Expires: November 2026
School Assignments: Arroyo Seco Elementary School, Junction Avenue TK-8 School, Lawrence Elementary School
Deena Kaplanis, Member
925-606-3281
dkaplanistrustee@lvjusd.org
First Elected: 2024
Term of Office: 4 years
Term Expires: November 2028
School Assignments: Del Valle Continuation High School, East Avenue Middle School, Rancho Las Positas Elementary School, Vineyard Alternative
Christiaan VandenHeuvel, Member
925-606-3281
cvandenheuveltrustee@lvjusd.org
First Elected: 2024
Term of Office: 4 years
Term Expires: November 2028
School Assignments: Christensen Middle School, Croce Elementary School, Jackson Elementary School, Marylin Avenue STEAM Academy