About the Governing Board

The Role of the Governing Board

The Mt. Diablo Unified School District Board of Education is a policy-making body for the school district. The Governing Board is comprised of five trustees who are elected in November to serve staggered four-year terms in office and one Student Board Member who is appointed each school year according to Board Bylaw 9150. 

The Board of Education duties include the following :

• Establish policies for the Mt. Diablo Unified School District
• Approve and oversee the school district budget
• Serve as good stewards of taxpayer funds
• Hire and supervise the Superintendent of Schools
• Establish board committees
• Lobby lawmakers and advocating on behalf of the Mt. Diablo Unified schools
• Represent constituents, solicit input on key decisions and listen to concerns and needs of the community

Trustees elections are held every two years, with no more than three (3) trustees per election year.  Trustee areas are established for voting purposes.  Each member of the Board of Trustees represents all MDUSD families and students.  Families may contact any trustee.

The Board of Education and the Superintendent are committed to keep learning and achievement for all students as the primary focus.  The Board Governance Handbook provides guidance to the agreed-upon protocols.

Board Governance Handbook