Cody Hartt formally announced his campaign for reelection to the San Pasqual Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on July 30, 2026, the date his Form 501 Statement of Intention was filed with the Imperial County Registrar of Voters. Elections - Registrar of Voters
Hartt currently serves as President of the San Pasqual Valley Unified School District Board and is seeking another term in the November 3, 2026 General Election. The district is one of the local school districts appearing on the Imperial County ballot this year. Imperial County
Hartt first joined the Board in 2022, when he, Angelo Derma and Sofia Dominguez were named board members in lieu of election and later sworn into office. San Pasqual Valley USD
For Hartt, the reelection campaign is centered on one guiding principle:
Children first. Always.
I am running for reelection because the work is not finished. Every decision I make as a trustee starts with the same question: how does this help our students? Our children deserve a district that puts their safety, education, opportunities and future ahead of everything else.
During his current term, Hartt has focused on student recognition, staff appreciation, school safety, transparency, responsible spending and expanding opportunities for students.
His record includes supporting student recognition at Board meetings, the appointment of a student board member, monthly recognition of district employees, additional Career and Technical Education opportunities, the district’s solar project and the selection of a new superintendent.
Hartt has also consistently emphasized the importance of keeping district resources focused on students and classrooms.
A Record Built Around Students
Hartt said his approach to school board service has remained simple: district decisions should be measured by their impact on students.
That includes supporting reasonable employee compensation, recognizing educators and staff, improving transparency in district operations and expanding opportunities for students to participate in programs that prepare them for life after graduation.
Hartt has also supported investments intended to reduce long term operational costs so that more district resources can remain available for students and educational programs.
The Board has a responsibility to look beyond the next meeting or the next budget cycle. We have to make decisions that give our students a stronger district five, ten and twenty years from now.
Expanding Career and Technical Education
One of Hartt’s priorities has been increasing access to Career and Technical Education.
“This year we have added a culinary class and it’s only the beginning. We must retain students through CTE and College readiness or we will continue to lose children to Yuma School Districts.”
Not every student will follow the same path after graduation.
Some will attend universities.
Some will attend community colleges.
Some will enter skilled trades.
Some will enter the workforce immediately.
Hartt believes the district should prepare students for all of those paths.
His reelection platform will continue emphasizing additional CTE opportunities, skill based education and partnerships that give students practical experience before graduation.
Student Safety Comes First
Hartt has also made student safety a central issue during his time on the Board.
His position is that district spending decisions should prioritize the safety and well being of students before unnecessary administrative or contract expenses.
Parents trust us with their children every day. That responsibility has to come before politics, convenience or unnecessary spending.
Hartt said another term would include continued attention to campus safety, student support services and programs that help students succeed academically and personally.
Recognizing Students and Staff
Hartt has also pushed for a culture where students and employees are publicly recognized for their work.
Students have been recognized during Board meetings, while employees have received regular awards and recognition.
The district also appointed a student board member, giving students a direct voice in Board discussions.
Hartt said those changes matter because students should see that their work is valued and that their perspective matters in the decisions affecting their schools.
Responsible Long Term Decisions
Hartt supported the district’s solar project as energy costs continued to rise.
He said decisions like that are about protecting future education dollars.
Reducing long term operating expenses can allow the district to direct more resources toward classrooms, teachers, student programs and facilities.
That same approach will remain part of his reelection campaign.
The Work Ahead
Hartt said the next term should focus on building on the district’s progress while addressing areas where more work remains.
His priorities include expanding Career and Technical Education, strengthening student safety, maintaining competitive employee compensation, improving district transparency, supporting student achievement and continuing responsible investment in district facilities and infrastructure.
He also wants students to have more opportunities for recognition, leadership and participation in district decisions.
I am proud of the work we have done, but I am not running on the idea that everything is finished. I am running because there is more to do.
November 3, 2026
Hartt is one of five candidates listed in the 2026 San Pasqual Valley Unified School District race. Imperial County records show Sofia Dominguez, Angelo Derma, Cody Hartt, Jessica Tamp and Richard Anthony DeCorse filed for the contest. Elections - Registrar of Voters
Three trustee seats are being decided in the November 3 election.
For Hartt, the campaign will remain focused on the same principle that has guided his service on the Board:
Children first. Always.
Our students deserve leaders who will show up, ask questions, protect their interests and make decisions with their future in mind. I am asking for the opportunity to continue that work for another term.