Jeff Kim

About this race

Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

2 candidates ran for Irvine Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 4 (Orange County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Irvine Unified school district voters.

About Jeff Kim

Educator. The Trustee Area 4 board member since November 2022 and the board's 2026 president. He has more than 20 years of experience as a middle and high school teacher, administrator and instructional coach, holds an EdD from USC, is a National Board-Certified Teacher, and teaches as an adjunct at Cal State Fullerton and Vanguard University. His five children attend or graduated from IUSD.

Summarized in our words from source 1, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

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Quick answers

Is Jeff Kim the incumbent?

Yes. Jeff Kim currently holds this office.

What does the Irvine Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 4 seat do?

Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

Who is Jeff Kim running against?

Jane Wood, for Irvine Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 4 (Orange County).

Should I vote for Jeff Kim?

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