Lisa Powell, CVUSD Trustee

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Trustee, Conejo Valley Unified School District Board of Education.

11/08/2026

Thank you Conejo Recreation and Park District and sponsors for another beautiful Festival de los Mu***os event. This year there were more ofrendas to see, four from CVUSD (NPHS, TOHS, Maple, Cypress)!

10/30/2026

So fun celebrating Halloween at Conejo Oaks Academy and CVHS!

Happy Halloween! 🎃💀🧙

10/29/2026

At the October 7th CVUSD Board of Education meeting, the BOE received the Unlocking Land report from the County of Ventura and consultants Harris and Associates. Through a Southern California Association of Governments (S**G) grant, four publicly owned sites across the County were chosen on which to conduct studies of various types to determine the feasibility for building affordable/workforce housing. For CVUSD, the parcel on Janss Road adjacent to District headquarters/CVHS was examined.

The report took nearly a year to research and write up findings. To summarize the findings succinctly: development here is "viable but complex."

There are approximately 40 school districts in California right now with housing development underway. They are incredibly varied in terms of design and financing. The Board of Education will be agendizing a future discussion to continue exploring the options and nuances of developing housing on Janss Road. Links to the reports and video of the presentation are in comments.

What do you think?

10/21/2026

Today: The Unified Sports Unity Games at NPHS .....on Unity Day!

Unity Day is the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month. Its purpose is to "send a visible message of building community through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion." (National Bullying Prevention Center)

It was great to see so many students out there having fun and wearing orange this morning! Thank you to all those who participated and all those people who made this event possible.

Now, go be kind. 🧡

10/16/2026

Congratulations to Adelante Comunidad Conejo on its grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony today for its Community Food Recovery Hub! It was great to see so many friends there.

I know well the work that goes into food recovery and distribution. My first full-time job for a nonprofit organization was grant writer for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. I’ve thus watched with great joy Adelante's Hub initiative as it first ignited and then grew and developed. The Hub is helping folks who need healthy food for their families as well as addressing food waste (good for our environment!).

Thank you to everyone who volunteers - whether it’s regular or occasional (like me). I’m also grateful for the partnerships upon which this Hub is built (which includes CVUSD and the City of T.O.). We’re so lucky to live in this community... check out the Hub when you can, and sign up for a volunteer shift!

10/14/2026

I'm still thinking about the presentation given by CVUSD Mental Health and Wellness Department leaders (Dr. Heather Chamberlin-Scholle and Bethany Stern) at yesterday's District Advisory Council meeting.

They led parent representatives from across the district through the district's mental health and wellness programming available for students and how to access it, as well as some of the key pillars included in all services.

And perhaps most importantly, they shared what parents can do to help their child's mental health. Please check out the presentation slides below - there is valuable information and wisdom here.

08/25/2026

Friday, August 7th was the filing deadline for candidates planning to run for elected office this November.

No one filed to run against me (or my two fellow CVUSD Trustees also up for re-election, Cindy Goldberg and Bill Gorback).

This means I will not be on the ballot in November, but will have another four years in office. There will be no campaign this Fall. This is unprecedented for the CVUSD Board of Education, at least in recent history.

I think it is a good thing to have competitive races. It requires candidates to develop clear goals and insights and arguments. It requires incumbents to clarify - and sometimes defend - their stances on issues, their votes and actions. It's important to have accountability for elected officials, and that comes from voters.

All that said, I'm thrilled to get another four years as a CVUSD Trustee. Thank you so much to all those who have been so incredibly supportive of me, in this year's campaign, in my 2022 campaign, and throughout my first term. I have a wonderful group of friends and helpers who have been willing to jump in and take on the grueling work of a campaign team, and I'll forever be grateful for their support, input, and making sure we always have fun. I'm also grateful for all those in and outside of the CVUSD community who have shared ideas, experiences and concerns related to CVUSD schools that help me in my role.

Ultimately, this work is all about students: Ensuring that the children and youth of the Conejo Valley are provided with the educational experiences and supports they need to have productive and fulfilling futures. I'm honored to serve.

08/19/2026

Happy first day of school!

Weathersfield had the CLU Dance Team on hand to help welcome everyone. It was a fun and festive morning on campus; I always love seeing the big smiles (students AND family members!), the new backpacks, and getting the chance to soak in that beautiful first day energy!

As students and families were anticipating the first day of school, there was a lot happening behind the scenes. Facilities and maintenance work, teachers prepping their classrooms, administrators figuring out schedules, organizations donating backpacks/school supplies, district staff distributing...cheers and THANK YOU to all those who make this happen!

Wishing everyone a fabulous 2026-27 school year!

07/30/2026

Yesterday I officially filed my candidacy and took the Candidate’s Oath with the Ventura County elections office.

I am humbled to have the chance to continue to serve CVUSD students and schools as a Trustee.

Thank you to all those who have supported, encouraged and challenged me along the way. I look forward to the continued conversations as we move into election season.

07/15/2026

We talk a lot about student voice in the CVUSD. It is important and helpful to have students voicing ideas and concerns. The Student District Advisory Council (SDAC) provides input and insight on a variety of issues, and the Student Trustee that sits on the Board of Education ensures a consistent, embedded student voice.

I came across this letter to the editor that 15-year-old me and my BFF wrote many moons ago. I love the reminder of teen me using my voice, and I'm so appreciative of my parents and the other adults in my life who encouraged us young people to share our opinions.

Recently I have witnessed CVUSD students be brave enough to speak at a Thousand Oaks City Council meeting. I'm not sure teen me ever would have done that! I am consistently impressed by young people's levels of engagement in local civic life and in school and district leadership.

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