The Westwood Unified School District is looking for civic-minded community members who want to play a vital role in shaping local education. Following the recent resignation of a member of the Board of Trustees, the district has announced it is accepting applications to fill the vacant seat via a provisional appointment.
The decision to call for a provisional appointment was voted on and approved by the Board during a special meeting on April 22nd. This opening gives a dedicated local resident the chance to step up, represent the Westwood community, and help guide district policies and student success.
Who Can Apply?
To be considered for this provisional appointment, community members must meet the following criteria:
District Residency: You must be a current resident of the Westwood Unified School District.
Complete an Application Questionnaire: Applicants are required to fill out a candidate questionnaire.
How to Apply:
Application packets and questionnaires can be obtained by contacting Trena Smith at the Westwood Unified School District, Westwood, CA, 96137, or by calling (530) 256-2311.
Completed questionnaires must be submitted back to the Westwood Unified School District Office no later than 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12th.
Next Steps and Term Info:
The Board of Trustees will review all qualifying candidate applications and expects to fill the vacancy at its June 17th, board meeting. The selected appointee will then be sworn in and officially seated at the June 18th, meeting.
Unless a petition calling for a special election (containing a sufficient number of signatures) is filed with the Lassen County Office of Education within 30 days of the appointment, the provisional appointment will become fully effective. The chosen appointee will hold office until the next regularly scheduled board member election in November 2026.
If you live in the district and want to make a meaningful difference for local students and staff, make sure to request your application questionnaire before the June 12th deadline
