Judith Manouchehri Has Sought School Board Re-election
The Beverly Hills Unified School District board president is running for another term after overseeing recent academic gains.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Administration
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Beverly Hills Unified School District board president Judith Manouchehri has officially launched her re-election campaign. She currently leads the board, having served in the role since December 2025.
Why it matters
The board has prioritized public facility upgrades and school safety, notably implementing new security measures for campus visitors. These initiatives were accelerated by the opening of a new Metro station near district property.
The district reported English academic gains of 4%, math of 5%, and science of 9% over the past year. Additionally, the school board passed a closed-campus and visitor-screening policy in a 5-0 unanimous vote.
The players
Judith Manouchehri
She is the current president of the Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education.
The details
Under Manouchehri's leadership, the board has focused on academic performance reviews and transparent reporting regarding modernization costs. The district also saw applications to four-year colleges jump by 37% during this period.
Timeline
Judith Manouchehri was first elected to the board in 2022.
She served as the board vice president from 2024 to 2025.
Her term as board president began in December 2025.
Roadmap
The district continues to utilize its strategic plan to provide transparent reporting on facility upgrades and academic milestones. This approach aims to protect public investment while scaling infrastructure to meet modern safety standards.
Residents may see continued shifts in campus access requirements due to the new visitor-screening protocols. The ongoing focus on modernization projects indicates that school facility upgrades will remain a prominent feature of the local budget.
The takeaway
The school board's current focus highlights the importance of balancing academic growth with physical campus security. Future progress in the district will likely hinge on the continued reporting of infrastructure project completion.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Patch.
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