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Napa Valley Unified School District

What is the Board of Education?

The Board of Education is a seven person policy-making body which operates within the laws of the State of California and Napa County.  Each member, called a trustee, is elected for a four-year term; terms of office are staggered with elections held every two years.

The Board is responsible for approving the district's budget and adopting all policies and curriculum. The authority of the Board is as a whole and no Board member may act as an official of the district except when the board meets in a regular or a special session. The Board of Education is elected to represent all of the people of the school district. In making its decisions, the Board is guided by what is in the best interest of the entire district.

The Board President, Vice President, and Clerk are selected on a rotating basis during the organizational meeting held in December.

Napa High Ribbon Cutting
Five smiling women pose behind a tiered display of muffins, with a %22Welcome to Eagle Country%22 bulletin board in the background.
Three smiling women stand behind a counter laden with three large circular containers of pastries, with a colorful, bulletin-board-covered wall in the background.
Six women stand in front of a reception desk with a road graphic on the wall behind them.
Six smiling women stand in front of a wall with %22Napa Valley Language Academy%22 painted on it, holding trays of cupcakes.
Three women stand behind a counter filled with muffins, with a %22Welcome to Willow%22 sign and an owl decoration visible in the background.
Four smiling people pose for a selfie in a classroom, with a stack of muffins in the foreground and a whiteboard and exit sign visible in the background.
Five smiling people pose for a selfie in front of a tiered display of cupcakes, with office equipment visible in the background.
Four women stand in a room holding trays of muffins, with a classroom or schoolyard visible through a large window in the background.
Two smiling women hold a clear plastic container of cookies in the foreground, with a classroom or office setting featuring desks, a printer, and colorful decorations in the background.
Two women stand in an office holding trays of muffins, with a colorful mural of diverse faces and positive words on the wall behind them.
Three smiling women stand behind a counter laden with three large platters of pastries, with a colorful, bulletin-board-covered wall in the background.
Two women stand in front of a colorful mural of a vineyard and the words %22Pueblo Vista Elem%22 holding baked goods.
Two women stand in front of a blue door with a %22Please Use Other Door%22 sign, with a large red %22Phillips Magnet Elementary%22 sign visible above the building in the background.
A group of eight individuals stands on a stage in front of a large screen displaying %22GOVERNANCE TEAM of the year%22 with a gavel icon, while white couches are visible in the foreground.
A group of women stand on a stage in front of a large screen displaying %22GOVERNANCE TEAM of the year%22 and a portrait of a smiling woman, while an audience watches from the foreground.
Four people stand behind a counter with baked goods in the foreground, while a classroom and office supplies are visible in the background.
The image shows a group of people, some seated and some standing, in what appears to be a formal event or gathering. The individuals in the foreground are dressed in a variety of casual and formal attire, with a woman in a vibrant green and white patterned dress standing out prominently. The background suggests a venue or setting for a professional or social event.
A group of people, mostly young women, wearing green and white cheerleader-style uniforms, are gathered together outdoors in front of a building with trees in the background.
A group of people, mostly women, standing together in front of a building with blue and white balloons in the background.
A group of smiling individuals, dressed in colorful and formal attire, stand together in front of a building with balloons in the background.
A woman stands behind a podium with a red and blue flag in the foreground, surrounded by colorful buildings and trees in the background.
A group of people, including adults and children, are gathered in front of a building, holding a red ribbon and balloons, as if participating in a ribbon-cutting ceremony or grand opening event.
A group of people, mostly women, standing in front of a building and posing for a photograph, with a red ribbon in the foreground.
The image shows the entrance of a building, with a red rope barrier and blue and white balloons decorating the area. In the background, there are trees and a grassy field visible.
A group of people, including adults and children, gathered in front of a building with blue and white balloons, celebrating what appears to be a grand opening or ribbon-cutting ceremony.
A group of people, including adults and children, are gathered outdoors in front of a building with colorful trees and plants in the background.
A large group of people, including adults and children, are gathered together outdoors in front of a colorful backdrop, with various structures and greenery visible in the background.
A group of people, including adults and children, gathered outdoors in a setting with trees, balloons, and other decorations, suggesting a celebration or event.
A man in a suit is standing at a podium, addressing a group of people seated in front of him, with a building and other structures visible in the background.
A group of people gathered in an outdoor setting, with a stage and blue and white balloons in the background, suggesting a community event or celebration.
Five people stand in front of a bulletin board that says %22Soaring Into A Great Year%22 with colorful paper airplanes and a hot air balloon.
Four people stand in front of Redwood Middle School holding platters of food.
A man in a tie-dye shirt and a woman in a pink shirt stand outside holding stacks of round food containers, with a school building and trees in the background.
Two women stand in front of a Shearer Magnet School sign, with a gray building and pavement in the background.

The Napa Valley Unified School District Board of Education demonstrates a powerful commitment to being present and engaged in the NVUSD community.

All seven Trustees recently completed comprehensive school visits, traveling to all 26 schools—plus the Adult School—to personally welcome principals and connect with staff and students. Trustees also attended bond measure ribbon cuttings, community events, and conducted deep-dive sessions to explore critical instructional topics, such as how literacy is taught in our classrooms.

This dedication to operational understanding, collaborative governance, and community advocacy was recognized at the highest level: the California School Boards Association (CSBA) awarded NVUSD the prestigious Golden Gavel Award, naming the team the Governance Team of the Year!

Meet Our Board

Student Board Member & Alternate

Board Advisory Committee

In accordance with Board Policy 9130, the NVUSD Board of Education has established four board advisory committees for the upcoming year, with Board trustees assigned to each committee.

Resources

Napa Valley Unified School District

Narrative Description of Trustee Area Boundaries