The Temecula Valley Unified School District is guided by a Governing Board composed of five publicly elected officials. Effective 2016, Governing Board members are elected using By-Trustee Area Election. Candidates must reside in specific Trustee Areas within the District's boundaries and are elected only by the voters who reside in the same Trustee Areas. Board members are elected to serve four-year terms. Map of Approved Trustee Area. 

Board Member for Trustee Area 4
Vacant
Term Expires: December 2026

Board Member for Trustee Area 3
Jennifer Wiersma - Board Clerk
Term Expires: December 2026
jwiersma@tvusd.us  

As a Community Development and Event Specialist, Jen’s dedicated to creating memorable moments for students and their families. Whether writing weekly newsletters, working with ASB, planning field trips, organizing graduation ceremonies, or planning a prom, Jen enjoys collaborating with teachers and administrators within the academic community. Past career specializations include: sales and marketing, organizational management, customer service, and college admissions. 

Married for over twenty-five years and a mom to three young adults who have attended TVUSD schools, Jen and her family have lived in the Temecula Valley for 17+ years. As a recovered cancer warrior determined to live life joyfully, she loves hitting the beach, line dancing, serving in her church, and taking a variety of workout classes. Jen’s always up for conversation and a rich cup of Nespresso.

Believing in the goodness of faith, family, and freedom, she’s honored to serve as an advocate for parental rights while prioritizing an excellent education for the future of all TVUSD students.

Board Member for Trustee Area 2
Vacant
Term Expires: December 2026

Board Member for Trustee Area 1
Allison Barclay
Term Expires: December 2024
abarclay@tvusd.us

Allison Barclay joined the Governing Board in 2021. Allison and her husband and four children moved to Temecula in 2013. She has three daughters who graduated from Temecula Valley Unified School District, and a son who graduated from Fallbrook High School.

Allison graduated from Brigham Young University and is currently the CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of North County. She has spent over 30 years in the Boys & Girls Club Movement and is passionate about advocating for youth and families. Dedicated to community involvement, Allison served as the Treasurer for TVHS Cheer,  the President of the Rotary Club of Fallbrook and as a volunteer for TVHS Stunt, Temecula Valley Pop Warner, PTA, and Boy Scouts.

Allison is dedicated to the mission of TVUSD, "We Elevate Experiences, Opportunities, and Each Other," by supporting teachers, staff, parents, and students, promoting communication, family involvement, and transparency, and advocating for an environment of trust and respect.

Board Member for Trustee Area 5
Steven Schwartz
Term Expires: December 2024
sschwartz@tvusd.us

Steve Schwartz holds a Master’s Degree in Education as well as an Advanced Degree in Administration and Supervision from the City University of New York. His distinguished forty-year career includes classroom teaching, liaison to parent organizations, bi-lingual coordinator, teacher trainer, and teacher-administrator. He has been proud to be a member of the American Federation of Teachers for over fifty years and has served as a union representative in his school for twenty years. Steve’s experience includes working with children from elementary through ninth grade, with specialties as a math and Spanish educator. His broad scope of experience has given him a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by teachers, administrators, and parents as they strive to create learning environments that help all children thrive. After moving to Temecula in 2004, Steve taught at Mt. San Jacinto College in a math remediation program for several years. He is now retired, enjoys playing golf and visiting with his adult children and two grandkids, who live in San Diego. Steve and his wife, Sandi, live in Temecula with their sweet rescue dog, Sadie.