On September 19, 2023, after an extensive process, the HBUHSD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to transition to a By-Trustee Area election method; whereby candidates for the Board must reside within a specific geographic sub-area of the District called a "trustee area." Candidates are elected only by the voters of that trustee area.   

It is important to note, this process has no effect on school district or student attendance boundaries.   

The HBUHSD Governing Board members are elected by citizens of their respective trustee areas, However, the Governing Board operates as a unified Board, representing and supporting the interest of all of the communities, residents, students and staff.