California Code, Education Code - EDC § 35105

Subject to the procedures prescribed by Section 1302.2 of the Elections Code with respect to newly formed unified school districts, the majority of members of the first elected board of any newly formed school district, the members of which majority received the highest number of votes, shall serve until the first Friday in December of the second succeeding odd-numbered year. The other members' terms shall expire on the first Friday in December of the first succeeding odd-numbered year. All of these members shall continue in office until their successors are elected and qualified.