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 Murrieta Valley Unified school board approved new school boundaries Feb. 13 without answers to many questions posed by community members and other board trustees. 

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.

 As the new Murrieta Valley Unified School District board wrestles with its first major action, a few board members are raising legitimate concerns from their constituents about traffic congestion and student bus ride time. 

This month we recognize Dr. Anderson’s efforts to streamline the meeting process, follow the rules that govern trustees, and focus on responsible governance. 

Mr. Schwartz continued to put students, academics and safety first, seeking collaboration and consensus with other board members.