Current PUHSD Board President
Jessica Spaid was elected to the Placer Union High School District Board in November 2022 and twice to the CSBA Delegate Assembly (2023, 2025). Her peers elected her to the Placer County Committee on redistricting and the Placer County School Boards Association Executive Committee. A passionate advocate for our community, she champions district priorities at the local, state, and national levels.
A proud wife and mother of five boys, Jessica has three sons who have attended district schools, including two recent graduates and one who is a Placer freshman this year. The lead singer of Moonshine Crazy, co-founder of Placer County Parents for Choice, a voice and piano instructor, and a local small business owner, she also draws on extensive experience as a special education parent, school site council member, and parent-teacher volunteer. Jessica believes in the power of collaboration among students, parents, teachers, and staff to create positive and lasting change, keeping students at the heart of every decision and ensuring they have the opportunity to thrive.
Member Trainings:
• CSBA New Board Member Training (2022)
• CSBA Masters in Governance (2023)
• CSBA Ethics Training (2024)
Experience Matters
Serving our students, families, educators, and community has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. Over the past four years, I have had the opportunity to work alongside dedicated parents, teachers, administrators, and community leaders to strengthen our schools and put students first.
Together, we have increased fiscal transparency, enhanced school safety measures, expanded support for students with special needs, strengthened college and career readiness opportunities, promoted academic excellence and accountability, and ensured responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars. Most importantly, we have worked to build trust between our schools and the families they serve.
While I am proud of what we have accomplished, there is still important work ahead. The decisions we make today will shape the opportunities available to our students tomorrow. I remain committed to strong leadership, open communication, academic excellence, and ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.
Thank you for the trust you have placed in me. I look forward to continuing the work of building strong schools, supporting students, and serving our community.
By Trustee Area Elections
Who Is Eligible to Vote for PUHSD Trustee Area 3?
Only registered voters who live inside the boundaries of Trustee Area 3 may vote in that trustee election.
To break it down:
- ✔️ You must live within the red Area 3 boundary. (Residency determines which trustee area ballot you receive.)
- ✔️ You must be a registered voter in Placer County at an address located inside Area 3, which includes parts of Auburn, Applegate/Wiemar (east of 80) and Foresthill
- ✔️ You must meet California’s general voter eligibility rules
- ❌ People living in Areas 1, 2, 4, or 5 do not vote for the Area 3 trustee. They vote only for the trustee representing their own area.
Do you know which trustee area you live in? Check the PUHSD current redistricting map to find out!
Since voters across the district can no longer vote for every trustee, many of the people who supported me in 2022 won't have me on their ballot this year. One meaningful way you can continue supporting the direction of our district is by supporting the candidates I've endorsed in their own trustee areas.
Area 2 Trustee candidate; Carrie Featherston
"Carrie is someone our community can count on. As a current district parent and accomplished financial professional, she'll bring sound judgment and thoughtful leadership to every decision." -Jessica Spaid
Area 4 Trustee incumbent; Emerson Lake
"Emerson has quickly proven himself to be a thoughtful and steady voice on the board. He listens carefully, asks good questions and keeps his focus on students, families and responsible decision-making. I am proud to support Emerson Lake for Trustee Area 4." - Jessica Spaid