March 2025: TVUSD Good Governance Report card

The Temecula Valley Unified School District (TVUSD) Board of Trustees on Tuesday, March 25 stretched over four and a half hours, but little progress was made on student-centered issues. Instead, the session was marked by infighting, accusations of mistrust, political posturing, and confusion over basic governance procedures.

Imagine all the critical threats that our students are currently facing on a daily basis right now — and this non-existent “threat” is what she is spending time and district resources on. 

What’s next on Wiersma’s agenda?

Banning UFOs from snow covered playgrounds?

While trustees found common ground on important labor agreements and salary adjustments, the meeting was also riddled with unnecessary distractions — namely, partisan grandstanding, religious justifications, and debates that have little to do with student success.

The two-hour meeting involved an hour and 40 minutes of public comments (many of them  student comments that were articulate and moving) and then 20 minutes of board trustees speaking and finally voting unanimously to keep Girls’ Field Hockey.

February 2025: Temecula Valley Unified School District Board Good Governance Report card

The Temecula Valley Unified School District (TVUSD) board’s Governance Workshop on February 11 was intended to review and approve changes to the board’s Governance Handbook. Instead, it turned into an emotionally charged forum, filled with accusations, personal grievances, and some glimpses of potential unity.

The Temecula Valley Unified School District (TVUSD) board meeting on January 28 was a contentious affair, showcasing sharp divisions, policy debates, and financial concerns. Trustees engaged in heated discussions over procedural rules, fiscal responsibility, and public engagement, while new board members demonstrated a commitment to learning the ropes.