Pajaro Valley Unified School District

The board meeting covered several critical topics, including a closed session for student discipline and labor negotiations. In public session, discussions involved standing committee reports, updates on district strategic goals (including DIBELS assessment data), and a voter survey regarding a potential bond extension. Public hearings were conducted on collective bargaining agreements, compensation adjustments, the Special Education Local Plan, the 2026-2027 LCAP, and the proposed budget. The board took action on various items, including the approval of tentative agreements with employee organizations, salary increases, Board policies on homework and mobile device use, and a wide array of consent agenda items such as curriculum resources and facility improvement projects.

The Board conducted a workshop to draft student outcome goals and guardrails for the 2027-28 school year and beyond, utilizing community feedback and student data. The meeting involved discussion regarding whether to proceed with the session given the absence of several members, ultimately resulting in a decision to move forward with the workshop in an abbreviated fashion. The Board also coordinated planning for upcoming virtual community listening sessions and a follow-up workshop to further refine the goals.

The meeting included the approval of a memorandum of understanding between the PVFT and PVUSD regarding compensation for needs assessment and development of a strategic plan. The board approved an agreement with Corwin after discussing funding sources. Additionally, the board held a discussion led by Effective School Boards to draft goals and guardrails concerning student academic readiness, math proficiency, critical thinking skills, and equitable resource allocation. The board also reviewed the current adopted rules of order for meetings.

The Board addressed various closed session items including legal litigation and labor negotiations. During the open session, significant community feedback was provided regarding the potential closure of Duncan Holbert School, school safety, staff layoffs, and concerns regarding transparency in the hiring of a new Deputy Superintendent. The Board subsequently approved the Deputy Superintendent job description and contract, and passed resolutions regarding layoffs for classified and certificated employees. Key action items included the approval of the third interim budget report and the authorization of various contracts, curriculum adoptions, and MOUs. First reads were conducted for a new mobile device policy and a homework policy, and the Board discussed proposed program realignments involving Duncan Holbert and Renaissance High School.

The meeting addressed the financial impacts of school closures, including projected savings and strategies for student retention. Committee members discussed criteria for intra-district transfer requests, current data regarding student enrollment, and the district's equity program for English learners. The agenda included plans for future community surveys, the distribution of Proposition 28 funds, and a strategic shift in literacy instruction away from traditional pull-out interventions toward embedded, evidence-based support. Additionally, the meeting reviewed district demographic data, LCAP goals, and programmatic priorities related to school facilities and student achievement.