Frequently Asked Questions
Will this impact where my student goes to school?
No, the Rowland Unified School District's transition from an At-Large to By-Trustee Area voting will have no impact on school attendance zones.
How many trustee areas will be established?
Five separate By-Trustee voting areas will be established within the district boundary map.
How will RUSD determine the trustee area map?
An independent demographer will develop several map options for purposes of discussion that best align with the criteria established and adopted by the Board. Public hearings and community meetings will be conducted. After receiving community feedback the Board of Education will adopt a resolution outlining the desired criteria to be used in the developement of trustee area maps. Map options will then be shared with the public to provide input during Public Hearings on December 12, 2019.
When will this change go into effect?
It is the intent of the Board of Education to have By-Trustee area voting in place for the 2020 General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
