The Novato Unified School District Board of Trustees consists of seven members who are elected by Trustee Area to serve four-year terms.
This seven-member Board is the policy-making body that governs the Novato Unified School District. The Board is charged with providing a quality educational program for students in grades kindergarten through 12 in accordance with the California Constitution, the laws of the State, and adopted Board policies.
Three student board members representing each of the three high schools (Novato High School, San Marin High School and Marin Oaks High School) serve one-year term as student representatives.