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As the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District transitions away from at-large elections for the Board of Education, it is set to host its fifth and final public hearing next Tuesday to select a by-trustee area map.
The switch means that instead of the whole community voting for the same school board candidates, areas will separately vote for one representative each.
There are 10 options for segmenting the electorate being considered as well as proposed election sequencing.
The chosen map will be implemented in November 2026 for the election of three board members, following approval by the Alameda County Committee on School District Organization.
“We hope that community members interested in this process will share their thoughts on the draft maps being considered,” LVJUSD board President Emily Prusso said in a statement.
“Our board has reviewed all of the community input received thus far and has used that feedback to elicit additional draft maps from our demographer. By law, we have a swift timeline of just 90 days to complete this process and we greatly value the perspectives of our community in this decision,” she added.
The public hearing date was initially set for Dec. 10 but was postponed to Dec. 17 due to the swearing in of newly elected board members, district officials said.
The district’s move to by-trustee area elections is meant to ensure fair representation and reduce the possibility for litigation under the California Voting Rights Act, which safeguards protected groups whose votes differ from the rest of the electorate, according to the resolution passed by the board in October.
The draft maps are available for viewing at livermoreschools.org. Feedback opportunities include an online form, email at communityengagement@lvjusd.org and in person at the public hearing.
The meeting is set for Tuesday (Dec. 17) at 7 p.m. in the LVJUSD Boardroom at 685 E. Jack London Blvd. in Livermore.
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