Board Vacancy Process

Introduction

A seat on the AUSD Board of Education was left open when Member Meleah Hall resigned in late September.

AUSD Board Bylaw 9223 dictates that when a board seat becomes open, the remaining board members can choose to fill that seat via appointment or special election.

At its September 30 public meeting, the Board of Education voted unanimously to fill Board Member Hall’s seat via appointment.  Applications were made available from October 3 to October 13.

 Six community members applied:

• Joyce Boyd
• Tyler Gamble
• Carrie Hahnel
• Philip Hu
• Timothy McQuillan
• Evan Schwimmer

At its November 12 special meeting, the Board of Education will interview Philip Hu and Carrie Hahnel and then vote on who will fill Ms. Hall's seat until December, 2026.

• November 12 Board Agenda

 Appointment Details 

The term for this board seat will run from the date of appointment through November of 2026, when the next regularly scheduled Board of Education election will take place. At that juncture, community members will be able to run for the remainder of Ms. Hall’s term (through November, 2028).

In accordance with Education Code Section 35107, to be eligible for election or appointment to a seat on the governing board of a school district a person must be:

• Eighteen (18) years of age or older
• A citizen of the state
• A resident within the boundaries of the Alameda Unified School District
• A registered California voter
• Not disqualified by the Constitution or laws of the state from holding a civil office

How to Apply

Interested parties who meet the legal eligibility for membership on the Board of Education are invited to submit a Candidate Application and Information Sheet, a resume, and a letter of interest detailing their qualifications to:

2060 Challenger Dr, Alameda, CA 94501

Completed applications can also be emailed to klonergan@alamedaunified.org. 

The application is available here. Hard copies are also available at the front desk of the district's office at 2060 Challenger Drive in Alameda. The deadline for submitting the application materials is 5 pm on October 13, 2025.

District staff will review all applications to make sure applicants meet the minimum legal qualifications. Decisions on when and how the Board will vote on eligible applicants will be announced at a later date.

Questions about the application and selection process should be directed to Kerri Lonergan at 510-337-7187 or at klonergan@alamedaunified.org.