Irvine Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 4
What does this office do?
- Setting the school district's budget and hiring the superintendent
- Deciding which schools open, close, or get rebuilt
- Approving curriculum, calendars, and teacher contracts
Affects: Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
Jane Wood is a credentialed teacher and businesswoman who has served on PTA boards for 12 years, including as president at Portola High. She says she will work to reduce class sizes, retain teachers, keep students safe, and bring more transparency and fiscal responsibility.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Jeff Kim has served on the Irvine Unified board since 2022 and is its 2026 president; he is a National Board Certified Teacher with a USC doctorate. He lists student well-being, academic achievement, school and university partnerships, keeping top teachers, and careful spending as priorities.
Sources: ocvote.gov2