The Madera Unified School District (MUSD) Board of Education consists of seven members, each representing a specific geographic area within the district. Board members are elected to four-year terms, with no term limits.
The Board is responsible for setting policies, approving the district's budget, authorizing the expenditure of allocated funds, and approving employee salaries and benefits. Additionally, the Board establishes policies that define educational standards and goals, and approves the curriculum. They also act on recommendations made by the superintendent, who is chosen by the Board to carry out its plans and policies.
