Initiative Petition

The initiative petition process was established to ensure that every member has a way to bring his or her issues of interest or concern to the board's attention.

Download an official petition form

Initially, members must share the issue with one of their regional trustees, their teacher trustee, or the diverse cultures trustee. All available channels for board consideration must be exhausted prior to commencement of this process. Initiative petitions must be submitted to the president, executive director, and an appropriate trustee no less than 30 days prior to a board meeting for placement on the agenda. Board meeting dates are usually in September, January, and June each year.