Community members interested in serving on the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) Board of Trustees are encouraged to learn more about the candidate filing process through the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder's Elections Office. 

The filing period for candidates seeking election to the PRJUSD Board of Trustees opens July 13 and closes August 7, 2026.

Three seats on the Governing Board will appear on the November 3, 2026, General Election ballot, representing Trustee Areas 1, 2, and 4.

To be eligible to serve as a School Board Trustee, candidates must:

• Be a US citizen and at least 18 years of age
• Not be legally disqualified from holding civil office
• Be a registered voter residing within the boundaries of PRJUSD
• Reside within Trustee Area 1, 2, or 4, depending on the seat being sought, for a 4-year term

Residents can determine their Trustee Area by viewing Trustee Area Maps on the PRJUSD website. Additional information regarding candidate qualifications, filing requirements, and election procedures is available through the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder's Elections Office.

About Paso Robles Joint Unified School District

Paso Robles Joint Unified School District serves more than 6,400 students throughout northern San Luis Obispo County. Guided by its core values of integrity, accountability, collaboration, innovation, compassion, and belonging, PRJUSD is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment where every student feels valued, empowered, and prepared to thrive.

For media inquiries, please contact:
Paso Robles Joint Unified School District
Melissa Godsey
Public Information Officer