The IUSD Board of Education is a dedicated group of leaders committed to ensuring that our more than 38,000 students are college, career, and life-ready. Elected by the citizens of their respective trustee areas, these Board members come together to represent and support the interests of the entire Irvine community, including our families, students, staff, and residents.
About the IUSD Board of Education
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Board of Education is a five-member Board elected from residents within the school district boundaries, serving four-year terms. Known for open communication, the Board meets once or twice monthly. Meetings are televised and available on demand in an effort to keep the community well-informed on school district programs, budgets, and direction. Learn more about our Board Meetings.
The role of the Board is to serve as a policy-making body for the school district. The Board is charged with providing the best possible education for the children of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ in accordance with the desires of the community, as well as federal and state laws. Among the Board's numerous duties are the adoption of the annual budget, approval of expenditures, employment of personnel, approval of curriculum, textbooks, and courses of study, and approval of facility plans and construction contracts. Action can only be taken when the Board is meeting in a formal session with a majority of its members present.
IUSD Board Members
Katie McEwen (President, Trustee Area 2): Elected in 2022, Katie McEwen has been an active member of the IUSD community, volunteering in various roles since 2008. She previously taught English at Northwood High School and led the Woodbridge High School Career Café program, which introduced students to diverse career paths. Katie is a Stanford graduate and currently volunteers with acutely sick children through Ethan and Choco's Book Club at CHOC Hospital.
Dr. Jeff Kim, EdD (Clerk, Trustee Area 4): Dr. Kim joined the Board in 2022 and brings more than 20 years of experience in education, including as a middle and high school teacher, administrator, and instructional coach. He is an adjunct instructor at Cal State Fullerton and Vanguard University, where he helps prepare future educators. Dr. Kim earned his doctorate from USC and has been recognized for his leadership in civic education.
Lauren Brooks (Trustee Area 1): Serving her fourth term, Lauren Brooks was re-elected in 2020. In 2019, she received the Marian Bergeson Award from the Orange County School Boards Association for her service to public education. Lauren began her education career as a science instructor and has held numerous volunteer roles, including serving on the Irvine Public Â鶹ÊÓƵ Foundation and the PTA. She was instrumental in initiating the annual student trip to Sacramento, where students engage with legislators about education.
Connie Stone (Trustee Area 5): Connie Stone joined the Board in December 2024 and is currently serving her first term. Prior to joining the Board, she was a board-appointed member of the Education Advisory Committee, Measure E Citizens’ Oversight Committee and Finance Committee. Connie has been an active community and PTA volunteer for many years and is past president of Irvine Unified Council of PTA, Chair of the Campaign for Irvine Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Measure E), recipient of the PTA’s Golden Oak Award and National PTA’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Connie is a past board member of the Irvine Public Â鶹ÊÓƵ Foundation.
Cyril Yu (Trustee Area 3): Cyril Yu was elected in 2020 and is serving his first term on the Board. In 2024, he was selected as Board President. Prior to his election, Cyril served on the IUSD Finance Committee and played a key role in advocating for Measure E. He holds a political science degree from UC Berkeley and a law degree from UC Hastings College of the Law. Cyril is currently a Senior Counsel at Lozano Smith’s in their Los Angeles office.
Student Board Members
In addition to the elected Board members, Â鶹ÊÓƵ proud to have student Board members, a tradition established in 1980. The IUSD Board of Education and District staff greatly value the important role these student leaders play in representing their peers and the diverse needs of our students. While the elected Board members hold the authority to vote on matters, student representatives serve in an advisory capacity, actively participating in discussions and providing valuable insights. Their input is appreciated and helps ensure that the student voice remains a key part of the decision-making process.
Learn more about the 2025-26 Student Board Members.