Governing Board Elections

The Patterson Joint Unified School District will hold elections for four Governing Board Trustee Area seats as part of the November 3rd, 2026, General Election.

The candidate nomination period is July 13th through August 7th, 2026. Eligible candidates must be registered voters and meet the residency requirements for the Trustee Area they wish to represent.

Trustee Areas Up for Election

The following Trustee Areas will be on the November 3rd, 2026, General Election ballot:

• Trustee Area 2
• Trustee Area 4
• Trustee Area 6
• Trustee Area 7

Not sure which Trustee Area you reside in? Visit our Board of Trustees page to view the Trustee Area map and current Board member information:
https://www.patterson.k12.ca.us/district/board-of-trustees

What Does a School Board Member Do?

The community elects School Board Members to provide leadership and oversight of the District. Their responsibilities include:

• Setting the District's vision, goals, and policies.
• Adopting the annual budget.
• Hiring and evaluating the Superintendent.
• Making decisions on districtwide programs, facilities, and student success.
• Representing the interests of students, families, staff, and the community.

School Board Members govern as one Board. Individual Trustees do not oversee the day-to-day operations of schools or supervise District employees.

Candidate Information

To learn more about eligibility requirements, declaration of candidacy, and the election process, visit the Stanislaus County Elections (StanVote) website:
https://www.stanvote.com/

To file as a candidate, visit:

Stanislaus County Elections Department
1021 I Street, Suite 100
Modesto, CA 95354

Questions about serving on the Patterson Joint Unified School District Governing Board? Contact the District Office at (209) 895-7700.

As we prepare for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year, the Patterson Technology Department is implementing an update to our student accounts to improve system security and alignment.

Effective July 8, 2026, all student email addresses and login usernames will transition to a new format.

What is Changing?

 

Student email addresses will now follow this format:

[First Name] + [Three Digit Number] @patterson.k12.ca.us

Example: John Doe’s new username would look like: john123@patterson.k12.ca.us.

Key Points to Remember:

 

• July 8th Launch: Do not attempt to log in with the new email address until July 8. Until then, please continue using your current login credentials.

• Passwords Remain the Same: Only your username/email address is changing. Your current password will still work with the new email address.

Before the start of the new school year, all students and parents must complete and sign the Authorized User Policy (AUP) and the Device Use Policy before picking up a device.

Please follow these two simple steps to complete this requirement:

1. Find Your Student ID: If you do not know your student ID, you can search for it online here:  Incident IQ Student 2026-2027 Authorize Use Policy

2. Sign the Policies: Once you have your student ID, please review and electronically sign both policies by visiting: Incident IQ Student 2026-2027 Device Agreement

Summer Meal Resources for Families

Free meals for children may be available during the summer months through community locations participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).

Patterson Joint Unified School District is sharing the following resources to help families locate nearby summer meal sites for students when school is not in session.

Find Summer Meal Locations

• California Department of Education (CDE) Summer Meal Service Sites
  https://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/sh/sn/summersites.asp
• USDA Find Summer Meals in Your Community
  https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp/sitefinder

National Hunger Hotline

Families may also contact the National Hunger Hotline for assistance locating meal sites:

• English: 1-866-3-HUNGRY
• Spanish: 1-877-8-HAMBRE