Trustee Vacancy Appointment Process

The Placer Union High School District (PUHSD) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill one seat (Area 5) on the Board of Trustees. The vacancy was created on July 23, 2026, when Tom Duncan filed his resignation from the Board of Trustees with the Placer County Superintendent of Schools, effective immediately. The Trustee (Area 5) vacancy will be filled by Board appointment. 

Beginning Wednesday, August 19, 2026, through September 2, 2026, the Board will be accepting applications to fill this position.

This appointment process is essential to ensure that the District can continue to effectively govern and support its schools. The PUHSD Board is committed to a transparent and inclusive selection process and encourages community members who are passionate about education to apply.

SPECIAL MEETING
for candidate interviews
Open to the Public

Thursday, September 10, 2026
2:00 pm

RVO Meeting Room
13000 New Airport Road
Auburn, CA 95603

• 8/19/26 – 9/2/26  - Application Window Open

• 9/2/26 at 4:00 pm - Deadline for application submission

  • Candidates must submit their application and qualification form by email to Christy McCoard cmccoard@puhsd.k12.ca.us or in person by the deadline (September 2, 2026, at 4:00 pm). 

  • Applicants should be aware that answers to the questions may be made available to the public. 

• 9/3/26 - Board Subcommittee reviews applicants for eligibility (see next section for criteria)

• 9/10/26 - Special Board Meeting

  • The current PUHSD Board of Trustees will hold a Special Board meeting on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 2:00 pm to interview the candidates.

  • Interviews will be held during a public session of the Special Board Meeting.

  • The selected applicant will take the provisional Oath of Office at that Special Board Meeting.

• 9/15/26 – Regular Board Meeting with new Board Member

• Resident of Trustee Area #5 boundaries (Boundary Map)

• At least 18-years old

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and registered to vote

• Cannot be a Placer Union High School District employee and serve on the Board at the same time

• Not legally disqualified from holding civil office
  Any person who has been convicted of a felony involving the giving, accepting, or offering of a bribe, embezzlement or theft of public funds, extortion, perjury, or conspiracy to commit any such crime, under California law or the law of another state, the United States of America, or another country, is not eligible to be a candidate for office or elected as a Board member except when the person has been granted a pardon in accordance with law. (Education Code 35107; Elections Code 20)

Follow this link and enter your zip code to determine eligibility.

The Board of Trustees is responsible for setting policies, overseeing the District’s budget ensuring financial accountability, and developing long-term strategic plans (LCAP) to align with community educational goals. Trustees also ensure that the District is effectively governed and operates in accordance with State laws and regulations.

To accomplish their duties, Trustees participate in monthly meetings typically held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. In addition to preparing for and attending Board meetings, some personal time is necessary for individual study and growth, such as attending regional meetings, training, and conferences.