California Code, Education Code - EDC § 5000

After the initial election of governing board members in any school district or community college district, a governing board member election shall be held biennially on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each succeeding odd-numbered year to fill the offices of members whose terms expire on the first Friday in December next succeeding the election.  Except as provided in this chapter, or in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 5200), the elections shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 5300).