Sonoma Valley Unified School District

SVUSD Board of Trustees

The SVUSD Board of Trustees is dedicated to providing leadership and oversight to ensure the success and well-being of all students within the Sonoma Valley Unified School District. Here, you can find information about board members, meeting schedules, agendas, minutes, and key initiatives. Our goal is to foster a collaborative and transparent environment that supports educational excellence and community engagement.

Announcements

Notice of Board Appointment

The Sonoma Valley Unified School District Governing Board has appointed David Bell to assume the vacant seat on the Board. The date for the appointment of David Bell to the Sonoma Valley Unified School District Governing Board was September 12, 2024. Unless a petition calling for a special election pursuant to Education Code 5091 is filed in the Office of the Sonoma County Superintendent of Schools within 30 days of this provisional appointment, it shall become an effective appointment.

Information and Resources

Board Policies & Regulations
The governing board of each school district is required to enforce rules consistent with the law and State Board of Education regulations. The Sonoma Valley Unified School District Policy Manual includes official policies and procedures adopted by the Governing Board, created in collaboration with the California School Boards Association (CSBA).
Trustee Area Map
The Trustee Area Map, approved by the Board of Trustees on January 18, 2022, outlines the specific regions represented by each board member within the Sonoma Valley Unified School District. This map provides detailed boundaries and helps residents identify their respective trustee areas.
Board Agendas and Minutes (Now Online)
Access the latest agendas and minutes for the Board of Trustees of Sonoma Valley Unified School District. Stay informed about current board meetings, decisions, and discussions, now conveniently available online.
Archive of Minutes & Agendas (2014-2020)
This archive contains the minutes and agendas for the Board of Trustees of Sonoma Valley Unified School District from 2014 to 2020. It provides detailed records of board meetings, decisions, and discussions during this period.

Meeting Dates & Office Hours

Meeting Dates

SVUSD Board Meetings are generally scheduled for the 2nd Thursday of the month. Study sessions are also scheduled throughout the school year. Study sessions are intended to be deep discussions on a single topic. Study session topics are subject to change.

Closed Session begins at/around 4:00 pm. Open Session begins at/around 5:30 pm. All meetings will be located at the District Offices (17850 Railroad Avenue) unless otherwise noted on the Board Meeting Agenda. Zoom links to attend the meeting virtually will be posted to the district website on the morning of the meeting.

Upcoming Meetings

September 23, 2024 - Study Session
October 10, 2024 - Regular
October 29, 2024 - Study Session
November 14, 2024 - Regular
November 21, 2024 - Study Session
December 12, 2024 - Regular
January 9, 2025 - Regular
January 23, 2025 - Study Session
January 30, 2025 - Study Session
February 13, 2025 - Regular
February 27, 2025 - Study Session
March 13, 2025 - Regular
April 10, 2025 - Regular
April 15, 2025 - Study Session
May 3, 2025 - Study Session
May 8, 2025 - Regular
June 3, 2025 - Regular (1st Tuesday)
June 17, 2025 - Regular, Budget & LCAP approval (3rd Tuesday)

Virtual Access to Meetings

Zoom Link: October 10 Zoom Link
Webinar ID: 959 6411 1896
Phone: +1 669 900 9128

SVUSD Board Meetings are live-streamed via SonomaTV and recordings are posted on YouTube.

Trustee Office Hours 2024-2025:

Trustee Ching:
- First Monday of the month: September 16 (third Monday), October 7, 2024, November 4, 2024, December 2, 2024
- From 8:30 am - 9:30 am
- Prestwood Elementary School - 343 E MacArthur St #707-935-6030
- In the Library
Trustee Kelly:
- On all days of the regularly scheduled board meetings: September 12, 2024, October 10, 2024, November 14, 2024, (no office hour in December)
- From 1:30 - 2:20 pm
- El Verano Elementary School - 18606 Riverside Drive #707-935-6050
- In room 20.2
Trustee Landry:
- Last Thursday of the month: August 29, 2024, September 26, 2024, October 31, 2024, November 21, 2024, January 30, 2025, February 27, 2025, March 20, 2025, April 17, 2025, May 22, 2025
- From 9:00 - 10:00 am
- Altimira Middle School - 17805 Arnold Drive #707-935-6020
- In the Library
Trustee Winders:
- First Wednesday of the month: September 4, 2024, October 2, 2024, November 6, 2024, December 11, 2024 (2nd Wednesday), January 8, 2025, February 5, 2025, March 5, 2025, April 2, 2025, May 6, 2025 (Tuesday)
- From 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Flowery Elementary School - 17600 Sonoma Highway #707-935-6060
- In the Library
Trustee Bell:
- First Monday of the month: October 10, 2024 (second Thursday), November 4, 2024, December 2, 2024, January 6, 2025, February 3, 2025, March 3, 2025, April 7, 2025, May 5, 2025
- From 8:20 am - 9:20 am
- Sassarini Elementary School - 652 5th Street West #707-935-6040
- Conference Room

About Board Meetings

Under BB9323, the board recognizes the importance of public participation at board meetings, whether in-person or virtually. In accordance with Government Code Section 54953.3, members of the public may attend a board meeting in person or virtually and are not required to register their name or provide other information. Members of the public will be permitted to make public comments both in-person and via videoconference.

The Board recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and will provide time for members of the public to address the Board concerning any item that has been described in the notice for the special meeting before or during consideration of that item consistent with Government Code section 54954.3, subdivision (a). Each speaker is requested to identify themselves prior to addressing the Board and to limit comments to three minutes.