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JUHSD board appoints and swears in Landre Gutter to vacant trustee seat
Summary
After interviewing candidates and hearing public endorsements, the Jefferson Union High School District board appointed Landre Gutter to a vacant trustee seat by roll‑call vote and administered the loyalty oath; the appointee will be eligible to run in the November election.
The Jefferson Union High School District board appointed Landre Gutter to a vacant trustee seat after a brief selection process and unanimous roll‑call support, and administered the oath of office.
The board collected confidential paper ballots listing each member’s top two choices and, after tallying, a trustee moved to appoint Gutter. The motion was seconded and the clerk recorded a roll‑call in which all members recorded their votes in the affirmative. President Walker then congratulated the appointee and administered the loyalty oath at the podium.
Why this matters: The appointee will sit on a board that oversees roughly 4,000 students and 600 staff; appointees fill vacancies until the next open election, giving the new trustee both immediate voting power and the opportunity to run for a full term in November.
Public supporters spoke during the three‑minute public‑comment period before the vote. Dr. Lauren Sneed urged the board to appoint Gutter, citing her work ‘‘grounded in service, compassion, and a deep commitment to the well‑being of children and families’’ and noting Gutter’s experience in juvenile services and in founding student‑centered programs. Dana Johnson, who said they identify as trans non‑binary and worked with Gutter in juvenile services, described how Gutter supported Pride Month and inclusive programming. Former JUHSD board member Kim Slahudin called Gutter ‘‘an empathetic leader’’ with strong ties to youth at risk.
Landre Gutter repeated portions of the loyalty oath aloud while standing at the podium and took a seat as board members offered welcome remarks. The board chair and members thanked all applicants and reminded the public that the appointed trustee may stand in the next regular election in November.
Notes on the record: The meeting transcript contains inconsistent spellings of the appointee’s name (examples in the record include "Landre," "Lisandre," and "Sandra" Gutter). This article uses the spelling most frequently appearing in the transcript, and flags the inconsistency for the official minutes and any follow‑up reporting.
What’s next: The board completed the appointment procedures and will proceed with scheduled agenda business; the appointee will assume full trustee duties and may campaign in the next election period.
