Sonoma Valley Unified School District

SVUSD Board of Trustees

Welcome!

As the governing body of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District, the Board of Trustees is committed to high standards of equity, transparency, and student-centered decision-making. Together with our community, we establish the vision and accountability needed to empower every learner in Sonoma Valley to reach their full potential.

Explore the page below to connect with your area trustee, view upcoming meeting schedules and Zoom access links, review current board agendas and minutes, check district policy manuals, or learn how to share your voice during public comment sessions.

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Trustee Areas
Board Meetings
Trustee Office Hours
Agendas, Minutes & Policies

Announcements

Board of Trustee Candidate Forum

SVUSD Board of Trustee Candidate Forum – Area 1

Meet the candidates running for the SVUSD Area 1 Board of Trustee position on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the Sonoma Valley High School Little Theater. Facilitated by KSVY, this forum offers community members an opportunity to hear candidates' perspectives and priorities for the district's future. Spanish translation available. All are welcome!

More Info

Trustee Area Map
Approved on Jan 18, 2022, the Trustee Area Map outlines district boundaries to help residents identify their board member's region.
Trustee Area Lookup
County of Sonoma District & Elected Official Lookup. To find your Trustee Area, select "Sonoma" and enter your address. After submittig, scroll down to the School section.

SVUSD Board Meetings

Participate

All are welcome to attend school board meetings either virtually or in person.

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 4:30 pm. Open Session begins at/around 6:00 pm. Regular Board meetings will be located at the Sonoma City Chambers (177 First Street West, Sonoma) unless otherwise noted on the Board Meeting Agenda. Study Session Board meetings are located at the SVUSD District Offices (17850 Railroad Avenue, Sonoma). Zoom links to attend the meeting virtually will be posted when the agenda is published.

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

Public Comment Process

At the beginning of the open agenda, there will be a public comment session for the public to make comments pertaining to items on the agenda. Members of the public who wish to speak at the meeting are asked to take a numbered card (speaker card), if appearing in person, or raise their hand, if appearing virtually, so that the Board can determine the number of speakers to better control the timing of the meeting.

An opportunity for public comment regarding any school-related matter not on this agenda will be given at the end of the regular agenda.

Virtual Access to Meetings

Zoom Link: October 8 Zoom Link
Webinar ID: 9842 106 2527
Phone: +1 669 900 9128

2026-27 Meeting Dates

August 13, 2026 – Regular
September 10, 2026 – Regular
September 29, 2026 – Study Session
October 8, 2026 – Regular
October 20, 2026 – Study Session
November 12, 2026 – Regular
December 14, 2026 – Regular (2^nd Monday)
January 14, 2027 – Regular
February 11, 2027 – Regular
March 11, 2027 – Regular
April 8, 2027 – Regular
May 13, 2027 – Regular
June 10, 2027 – Regular (2^nd Thursday – Budget & LCAP Public Hearing)
June 24, 2027 – Regular (4^th Thursday – Budget & LCAP Approval)

Trustee Office Hours

Community members are invited to stop by during Trustee Office Hours for an informal opportunity to ask questions, share feedback, and engage in open dialogue. All community members are welcome!

September 16
📍 Sonoma Valley High School — Library
🕓 4:30–5:30 p.m.

September 21
📍 Sonoma Valley High School — Library
🕓 4:00–5:30 p.m.

October 22
📍 El Verano Elementary School — Location TBD
🕓 3:00–4:00 p.m.

November 17
📍 Sassarini Elementary School — Room 3.3
🕓 8:20–9:20 a.m.

December 15
📍 Sonoma Valley Middle School — Library
🕓 9:00–10:00 a.m.

January 19
📍 Flowery Elementary School — Library
🕓 3:00–4:00 p.m.

A green and white flyer announcing SVUSD Trustee Office Hours, listing dates and locations from September to January.

A flyer in Spanish for Sonoma Valley Unified School District school board office hours, listing dates and locations from September to January.

Board Agendas, Minutes & Policies

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 provides this time for members of the audience to address the Board. Per Board Bylaw 9323, at the beginning of the open agenda, there will be a public comment session for the public to make comments pertaining to items on the agenda. Members of the public who wish to speak at the meeting are asked to take a numbered card, if appearing in person, or raise their hand, if appearing virtually, so that the Board can determine the number of speakers to better control the timing of the meeting. An opportunity for public comment regarding any school-related matter not on this agenda will be given at the end of the regular agenda.