Transitioning To A By-Trustee Area Election Method

Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School DistrictWednesday, January 31, 2018

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District Mission, Vision, Core Values

MISSIONWe hold high expectations for all students through rigorous and relevant educational experiences that challenge them to become responsible, ethical, and engaged citizens.

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District Mission, Vision, Core Values

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MISSIONWe hold high expectations for all students through rigorous and relevant educational experiences that challenge them to become responsible, ethical, and engaged citizens.

CORE VALUES

The New Elections Methodology

• The PYLUSD Board of Education’s leadership will continue to be student-centered with an unwavering commitment to preparing students for success now and in the future

• The transition process has been clear and concise, transparent, and accessible to all

• The public was educated about the district’s transition to by-trustee area voting not only through informal community meetings and public hearings, but also through consistent and extensive public outreach strategies

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Transition Timeline

Date EventJuly 11, 2017 • Adopted Resolution No. 4, Intent to Initiate the Process of Establishing

Trustee Areas and Elections By-Trustee Areas

August 2, 2017 • Opened and published Google Form titled, “PYLUSD By-Trustee Area Transition Comments/Questions Form” to the public

August 8, 2017 • Presented information regarding the district’s transition to by-trustee area voting during Community Information Night #1 in the PYLUSD Board Room at 5:30 p.m.

August 15, 2017 • Public Hearing No. 1 took place during the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting in the PYLUSD Board Room at 7:00 p.m.

August 22, 2017 • Presented information regarding the district’s transition to by-trustee area voting during Community Information Night #2 at Yorba Linda High School at 5:30 p.m.

August 24, 2017 • Presented information regarding the district’s transition to by-trustee area voting during Community Information Night #3 at Valencia High School at 5:30 p.m.

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Transition Timeline

Date EventSeptember 12, 2017 • Public Hearing No. 2 took place during the regularly scheduled Board of

Education meeting in the PYLUSD Board Room at 7:00 p.m.• Adopted Resolution No. 9, Resolution Establishing Criteria for Developing

Trustee Area Boundaries, for the demographer to consider in preparing maps

October 3, 2017 • Draft maps were published online and in-person at two locations open to the public (PYLUSD Board Room and Professional Development Academy)

October 10, 2017 • Public Hearing No. 3 took place during the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting in the PYLUSD Board Room at 7:00 p.m.

October 11, 2017 –November 6, 2017

• Presented draft maps and solicited feedback with various stakeholder groups throughout the district

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Transition Timeline

Date EventNovember 7, 2017 • Public Hearing No. 4 took place during the regularly scheduled Board of

Education meeting in the PYLUSD Board Room at 7:00 p.m.• A Public Hearing was held regarding the transition from an at-large

electoral system to a by-trustee area electoral system• A Public Hearing was held regarding the submission of a State Board of

Education request to waive election requirements of Education Code Sections 5019-5021 and 5030 for the establishment of trustee areas and adoption of by-trustee area elections

• Adopted Resolution No. 15, Resolution Approving a Trustee Area Map and Proposed Sequence of Elections, and Authorizing the Presentation of the Selected Map to the Orange County Committee on School District Organization

• Adopted Resolution No. 16, Resolution Authorizing Submission of State Board of Education Request to Waive Election Requirements of Education Code Sections 5019-5021 and 5030 for the Establishment of Trustee Areas and Adoption of By-Trustee Area Elections

December 6, 2017 • District submitted waiver request to waive Ed. Code requirement to hold a districtwide election to establish by-trustee area elections

January 31, 2018 • Orange County Committee on School District Organization meeting

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Public Outreach

• District Website: (www.pylusd.org/bytrusteearea/)

• Email to All-Families and All-Staff

• Posted Announcements

• Social Media Posts

• Local News Media

• Public Hearing Notices

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Public Outreach: District Website(www.pylusd.org/bytrusteearea/)

A dedicated district webpage regarding the transition was regularly

updated and offered information regarding the process, important dates, maps, data, and

much more

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Public Outreach: District Website(www.pylusd.org/bytrusteearea/)

Two Google forms were published on the

website for individuals to submit questions,

comments, and feedback regarding the

process

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Public Outreach: Letter to Families/Staff(www.pylusd.org/bytrusteearea/)

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Public Outreach: Local News Media(www.pylusd.org/bytrusteearea/)

Information regarding the district’s transition

to by-trustee area voting was regularly reported on by local

news media

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Public Outreach: Public Hearing Notices

Public Hearing notices regarding the district’s transition to by-trustee

area voting were regularly published at various

district and local community sites, as well

as in the local newspapers

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Stakeholder Groups Consulted

Date GroupOctober 16, 2017 • Placentia Linda Unified Managers (PLUM)

October 25, 2017 • Teacher Advisory Council (TAC)

October 30, 2016 • Superintendent’s Community Advisory Council (SCAC)

November 1, 2017 • Placentia-Yorba Unified Council of PTAs/PTSAs • Association of Placentia-Linda Educators (APLE)

November 6, 2017 • District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)

November 7, 2017 • California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter #293

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Preparing the Draft Trustee Area Maps

• The maps were prepared in alignment with the criteria set forth in Resolution No. 9

• Following feedback received at the first two Public Hearings, three draft map options were prepared

• Maps were prepared to constitute the best available options within the confines of the law

• All maps were created with minority-majority trustee areas

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Preparing the Draft Trustee Area Maps(continued)

• All maps are population-balanced, contiguous, and follow the requirements of Section 2 of the Federal Voting Rights Act

• Each map has a Trustee Area that is majority-Latino by eligible voters in the western portion of the district. Each map also avoids diluting the Asian vote in central Placentia and north Yorba Linda/Brea

• Following feedback received, the maps divide the communities of Anaheim, Fullerton, Placentia, and Yorba Linda as much as feasible, particularly in creating areas that include portions of both the former Placentia and Yorba Linda school districts

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Preparing the Draft Trustee Area Maps(continued)

• Following feedback received, the maps minimize the number of school attendance areas kept wholly within one trustee area and ensure that each Trustee will have portions of multiple attendance areas

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PYLUSD Demographic Data

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Draft Trustee Area Maps

On October 3, 2017, three draft trustee area maps were published. These maps are identified by specific colors including Green Map, Orange Map, and Purple Map.

Green Map

Purple Map

Orange Map

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Board Adopted Trustee Area Green Map

Suggested Sequencing:2018 – 4 & 52020 – 1, 2, & 3

Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District 2017 Districting – Green Map

Area Year Trustee(s)

1 2020 Carol Downey; Eric Padget

2 2020 Empty

3 2020 Judi Carmona

4 2018 Karin Freeman

5 2018 Carrie Buck

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Trustee Area Green Map Demographic Data

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Trustee Area Green Map

• Emphasizes compactness and follows major roads

• Has the strongest majority-minority deviation at 54% Citizen Voting-Age Population (CVAP)

• Each high school and middle school attendance area was divided into at least two trustee areas

• All trustee areas have at least two high schools and middle schools

• Green map separates Placentia, Yorba Linda, and Anaheim among four trustee areas, Fullerton among two trustee areas, and Brea solely in one trustee area

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Upcoming By-Trustee Area Elections

Trustee Area Year Trustee(s)

1 2020 Carol Downey; Eric Padget

2 2020 Empty

3 2020 Judi Carmona

4 2018 Karin Freeman

5 2018 Carrie Buck

Green Map

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Questions & Answers

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THANK YOUFor questions or comments, please contact:

Shawna M. McKee | AttorneyAtkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo(949) 453-4276

Richard McAlindin | Executive DirectorPlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District

(714) 985-8727

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