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Superintendent proposes asking voters to allow three terms for board members; board seeks community input
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Nicole Wesley asked the board to consider placing a charter amendment on the June ballot to change Article 16.7 and allow up to three four‑year terms for school‑board members instead of the current two; the board discussed benefits and concerns and asked staff to gather community and union input.
Superintendent Dr. Nicole Wesley asked the Board of Education to consider placing a charter amendment before voters in June that would change Article 16.7 to allow board members to serve up to three four‑year terms rather than the current two terms.
"I believe that it would be beneficial to the district and the school community that board members have the opportunity to serve up to 3 terms," Dr. Wesley said, noting it can take years to understand district budgets, departments and relationships. She said many other charter districts have three‑term language or follow the Education Code, which imposes no term limits.
Board members discussed tradeoffs. Several members said additional continuity could help sustain long‑term projects and external relationships; others cautioned that term limits also ensure regular turnover and fresh perspectives. Board members asked staff to solicit input from PTA leaders, association leadership and the broader school community and noted that any ballot measure would be placed and paid for at the county level.
No board vote was taken; several members indicated they would like more community feedback before deciding whether to bring a resolution forward.
Next steps: Superintendent's office will survey the school community, present feedback to the board and, if directed, bring a resolution authorizing placement of a charter amendment on the June ballot.
