Pajaro Valley Unified School District public meetings in 2024
45 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting focused on the district's budget. The agenda includes a budget analysis workshop, a review of the Sustainable Budget Team's work, and an overview of the new charter renewal process. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information only.
- Budget analysis workshop with consultant Scott Siegel of Leaders 4Ward
- Sustainable Budget Review: briefing new board members on team's recommendations for fiscal stability
- New charter renewal process overview presented by Santa Cruz County Office of Education
- Closed session on certificated public employee appointment/employment
- Meeting held at Pajaro Dunes Sandpiper Center in Watsonville
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Board of Trustees will conduct its annual organizational meeting to elect a new President and Vice President and approve the 2025 meeting schedule. The session includes a two-hour legal workshop on the Brown Act and the swearing-in of three board members.
- Election of Board President and Vice President
- Approval of 2025 Board Meeting Schedule
- Contract for EA Hall Middle School painting and upgrades with Cruz Construction for $118,200.00
- Temporary Construction Easement at Pajaro Valley High School for the Lee Road Trail Project for $2,600
- Brown Act training workshop presented by attorney Sarah Levitan Kaatz
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss personnel appointments, labor negotiations, and a special education settlement in closed session. The public session includes the approval of various service agreements and the recognition of district employees.
- Proposed special education settlement for a student
- Donations totaling $10,900.00 to Starlight Elementary School for the Culinary Garden/Teaching Kitchen Fund
- Service agreement with First Student, Inc for alternative transportation
- Consultant agreement for Leaders 4ward Consultants to provide professional learning for administrators
- Refunding application for the 2025-2026 Migrant and Seasonal Head Start program
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Personnel Commission will consider approving the 2023-2024 Annual Report and discuss potential changes to the Mary Ann Gomez Scholarship requirements. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from October 17, 2024, and a consent agenda item on established eligibility lists.
- Action item: Personnel Commission Annual Report 2023-2024
- Action item: Mary Ann Gomez Scholarship discussion
- Consent agenda: Eligibility lists (established)
- Approval of unapproved minutes from October 17, 2024
- Next meeting rescheduled to December 12, 2024
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will meet to discuss personnel actions, litigation updates, and various consent agenda items. Key discussions include a contract for operational reviews in the Special Education department and funding applications for child care services.
- Professional development trip to Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta costing approximately $10,000
- FCMAT contract to review Special Ed./SELPA Department operational processes
- CDSS Continued Funding Application for preschool and migrant child care services
- MOU with California Agricultural Teachers' Induction Program at $2,550 per teacher candidate
- Special Education settlement agreement for a student
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel and negotiations. The public session includes reports and discussions on 2023-24 CAASPP data, proposed 2024-2027 strategic goals, and an update on completed Measure L bond projects. The board will also consider rescheduling December meetings and approving consent items including curriculum contracts.
- Discussion of 2023-24 CAASPP (SBAC) student assessment data
- Proposed 2024-2027 District Strategic Goals
- Update on completed Measure L bond projects since 2012
- Rescheduling December board meetings to Dec 11 (regular) and Dec 18 (organizational)
- Consent agenda includes Handwriting Without Tears curriculum contract and Lexia literacy program renewal
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews and vote on a provisional appointment to fill the Trustee Area VII vacancy left by Dr. Jennifer Holm's resignation. The appointee will serve the remaining two years of the term. The meeting includes candidate interviews, public comment, and a board vote.
- Provisional appointment to fill Trustee Area VII vacancy for remainder of term ending in 2026
- Interviews of candidates M. Navarro and V. Haller
- Board vote by majority to make the provisional appointment
- Oath of office to be administered at the October 23, 2024 board meeting
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Personnel Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, receive reports, and take public comment. The main action item is a discussion on potential changes to the Mary Ann Gomez Scholarship requirements. The meeting is largely procedural with no major fiscal decisions.
- Discussion on changes to the Mary Ann Gomez Scholarship requirements
- Approval of eligibility lists (consent agenda)
- Commissioners' and Director's reports
- Public comment period for non-agenda items
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting focused on developing a comprehensive evaluation process and setting measurable goals for the Superintendent. The board will also consider a consent agenda item for a professional learning and coaching agreement with Creative Leadership Solutions for seven schools, funded by a Comprehensive Support and Improvement grant. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters and the superintendent evaluation workshop.
- Agreement with Creative Leadership Solutions for on-site coaching at EA Hall, Ann Soldo, Cesar Chavez, MacQuiddy, HA Hyde, Hall District, and Pajaro Middle School from Oct 24, 2024 to June 20, 2025
- Closed session workshop to develop a comprehensive evaluation tool and set measurable goals for the Superintendent
- Closed session items on certificated public employee appointment/employment and public employee discipline/dismissal/release/leaves
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The board will receive a report on the 2023-2024 data from the Mental Health Clinician and School Resource Officer Program, including interactive logs and survey results. The consent agenda includes a $22,397 change order for Valencia Elementary School window and paving work, and a consulting agreement for classified leadership professional development. The meeting opens with closed session items on litigation, personnel, and negotiations.
- Report on Mental Health Clinician and School Resource Officer Program with 2023-2024 data
- Change Order #1 for Valencia Elementary MPR Window Replacement and Quad Paving Project, increasing contract from $549,000 to $571,397
- Approval of consulting agreement for Business Services Classified Leadership Professional Development
- Resolution #24-25-03 updating authorized district signatures for fiscal year 2024-2025
- Closed session includes conference with legal counsel on CEIBA litigation and PVFT/CSEA/CWA negotiations update
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for expulsion, student support, personnel actions, and union negotiations. In open session, the board will vote on a consent agenda including purchase orders, warrants, contract renewals, salary schedule revisions, and a resolution to obtain federal flood relief funds for the 2023 floods.
- Resolution to authorize federal financial assistance for January and March 2023 flood disasters via Cal OES
- Approve Notice of Completion for Pajaro Middle School Fencing Project (ESSER-funded)
- Approve Notice of Completion for Bradley Elementary School Reroofing and Fi
- Revise salary schedules for Occupational/Physical Therapists and Classified Professional Services to hourly rates (no financial impact)
- Renew Vista Higher Learning contract for English Learner supplemental curriculum
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Personnel Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 19, 2024, to discuss and potentially revise the Mary Ann Gomez Scholarship requirements. The commission will also consider a joint appointee for the Personnel Commission, as required by Merit Rule 3.1 D, and will approve consent items including established eligibility lists. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and reports.
- Discussion on changes to Mary Ann Gomez Scholarship requirements
- Public hearing and appointment of Personnel Commissioner Joint Appointee per Merit Rule 3.1 D
- Approval of consent agenda including established eligibility lists
- Approval of minutes from June 27 and August 15, 2024 meetings
- Notice of Northern CA CSPCA Conference in Napa, CA on October 27-28, 2024
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for litigation, expulsion, personnel, negotiations, and liability claims, followed by a public session. The board will consider consent agenda items including two construction change orders totaling about $154,000, agreements with Cabrillo College and Valley Convalescent Center, and professional development contracts.
- Approve Change Order #1 for Cesar Chavez Middle School Site Improvements, increasing contract from $1,022,000 to $1,082,736
- Approve Change Order #1 for Rio Del Mar Elementary School Ramps & Stairs, increasing contract from $2,089,254 to $2,182,452
- Memorandum of Understanding with Cabrillo College for free classroom use at 318 Union St, Watsonville and 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos for WASCAE math classes
- Memorandum of Understanding with Valley Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center for WASCAE Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program
- Approve professional development contract with Dr. Jeff Zwiers using CSI funds for academic discourse training
Mello Center Joint Powers Authority Committee
The Mello Center Joint Powers Authority Committee special meeting scheduled for August 29, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda included routine items such as approval of minutes, public communications, and new business topics like rental rates, maintenance proposals, and 30th anniversary plans, but no decisions will be made at this time.
- Meeting cancelled
- Agenda included rental rates and fees discussion
- Maintenance proposals and funding were on the agenda
- Mello 30th Anniversary Plans were listed
- Future meeting dates were to be discussed
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will meet in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation, an expulsion referral, personnel actions, union negotiations, and three special education settlement agreements. The public session includes approval of minutes, introduction of a new student trustee, and a new employee recognition award.
- Closed session discussion of one case of anticipated litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9)
- Closed session consideration of an expulsion referral
- Closed session approval of certificated and classified personnel actions
- Closed session update on negotiations with PVFT, CSEA, and CWA
- Closed session approval of three special education settlement agreements for students
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Board of Trustees will participate in a special meeting featuring two three-hour workshops. These sessions cover the development of unity of purpose, governance team values, and an analysis of district budget conditions.
- Development of Unity of Purpose and Governance Team Values workshop
- Budget Analysis workshop
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Personnel Commission will hold a regular meeting with no major action items. The agenda includes approval of minutes from June 27, 2024, and consent agenda items such as established eligibility lists. Reports from commissioners and the director will be presented, and public comment will be accepted.
- Approval of minutes from June 27, 2024
- Consent agenda: Eligibility Lists (Established)
- Director's Report
- Commissioners' Reports
- Next meeting scheduled for September 19, 2024
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session to discuss existing litigation, including a PVFT grievance arbitration and a PERB case, as well as personnel actions and negotiations updates. In public session, the board will consider consent agenda items including purchase orders, warrants, a donation for guitar program, minor wellness policy changes, and three grant-funded statements of work for the CTE program. The meeting also includes recognition of employees with a new Red Apple Award.
- Closed session discussion of PVFT Grievance Arbitration and Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers v. PVUSD PERB case
- Accept donation of $1,170 from South Bay Guitar Society for Pajaro Middle School guitar program
- Approve minor changes to District Wellness Policy, including removal of free meal applications due to Universal Meals
- Three grant-funded statements of work with Your Future is Our Business for CTE program, funded by restricted grants
- New Red Apple Award to recognize outstanding classified, certificated, and administrator employees
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
This meeting was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 15, 2024.
- Meeting cancelled
- Next meeting date: August 15, 2024
Bond Citizens Oversight Committee Meeting
The Bond Citizens Oversight Committee will hear presentations on the 2022-23 Measure L financial and performance audits, which found no material weaknesses or audit findings. They will also receive an update on 2023-24 Measure L projects and consider approving new bond projects for 2024-25.
- Presentation of 2022-23 Measure L Financial & Performance Audits with clean audit opinions
- Update on 2023-24 Measure L Bond Projects
- Approval of new 2024-25 Bond Projects
- Approval of minutes from July 18, 2023
Mello Center Joint Powers Authority Committee
The Mello Center Joint Powers Authority Committee is holding a special meeting to elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary/Treasurer, and to review the JPA operating agreement, the 2023-24 budget, and proposed 2024-25 rates. The committee will also discuss potential capital improvement needs for the Mello Center and set future meeting dates. Public oral communication is scheduled, but no action is taken on those items.
- Election of Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary/Treasurer
- Overview of the JPA and Operating Agreement
- 2023-24 Operating & Maintenance Budget Update
- 2024-25 Rates
- Discussion on Potential Mello Center Capital Improvement Needs
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Personnel Commission is reviewing a request to reclassify a District Technology Support Technician position. The body will also consider the meeting schedule for the 2024/2025 fiscal year.
- Reclassification request for Nathaniel Bugayong from District Technology Support Technician to Applications Analyst
- Approval of the 2024/2025 Personnel Commission meeting dates
- Review of established eligibility lists
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for legal, personnel, and negotiation matters, followed by a public session. The board will consider consent agenda items including contract renewals, budget amendments, and special education plans. Public comment is allowed on agenda items.
- Closed session: pending litigation ES v. Pajaro Valley USD, personnel appointments, negotiations update, and Resolution #23-24-48 on non-reelection of probationary certificated employees
- Consent: Newsela contract renewal for 2024-2025
- Consent: Addendum to SHFB/PVUSD Family Engagement & Wellness Center Facilities Agreement, extending to 12/31/2024 at $69,319.00
- Consent: 2024-2025 Migrant and Seasonal Head Start COLA funds of $273,949 (2.35%)
- Consent: 24-25 Master Contract for Non-Public Schools and Non-Public Agency contracts for Special Services (SELPA)
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting for a three-hour workshop facilitated by consultant Debra Hendricks of Leaders 4Ward. The workshop focuses on developing Unity of Purpose and Governance Team Values, a Governance Handbook, and a Board Self-Evaluation Tool. Public comment is limited to this agenda item, and the meeting is not recorded or available via video-conference.
- Workshop on Unity of Purpose and Governance Team Values
- Development of a comprehensive Governance Handbook
- Board Self-Evaluation Tool
- Facilitated by Debra Hendricks, Leader 4Ward Consultant
- Public comment limited to item 4.1, 2 minutes per speaker
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a closed session for negotiations and claims, followed by a public hearing on the draft 2024-2025 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). The board will also consider a consent agenda that includes contracts, reports, and donations. Public comments are limited to agendized items.
- Public hearing on draft 2024-2025 LCAP; feedback accepted until June 24, 2024
- Closed session: PVFT/CSEA/CWA negotiations update and claims for damages
- Consent: Sown to Grow contract for social-emotional learning support
- Consent: Approve clinical practice agreement with University of Massachusetts Global (effective 07/01/24-07/01/29)
- Consent: Accept $3,000 donation from Vallarta Supermarkets ($1,000 each to Calabasas Elementary, Lakeview Middle, Watsonville High)
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
This regular board meeting of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District was cancelled. The agenda lists items that would have been considered, including closed session matters (litigation, expulsions, personnel) and consent agenda items (contracts, reports, and a construction award). No decisions were made because the meeting did not occur.
- Closed session: 2 litigation cases, 3 expulsion referrals, personnel actions, negotiations update
- Consent: Sown to Grow contract for SEL check-ins (2024-25)
- Consent: Approve $1,022,000 bid to C2 Builders for Cesar Chavez Middle School site improvements
- Consent: Transition TSA plan administrator from Retirement Manager to Omni & TSACG
- Consent: Approve clinical practice agreement with University of Massachusetts Global
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting with a closed session for litigation, personnel, and expulsion matters, followed by a public session. The board will consider consent agenda items including awarding a $1,022,000 construction contract to C2 Builders, Inc. for Cesar Chavez Middle School site improvements, a $498,213 HVAC contract to Airtec Services for E.A. Hall Middle School, and other facility and administrative actions.
- Approve $1,022,000 bid to C2 Builders, Inc. for Cesar Chavez Middle School site improvements (Measure L funds)
- Approve $498,213 bid to Airtec Services for E.A. Hall Middle School HVAC modernization (ESSER funds)
- Approve $14,603 architect amendment for Aptos Jr. High School HVAC modernization
- Approve architect agreement with EB Design Studio for Cesar Chavez Middle School hillside restoration
- Closed session: litigation, expulsion referrals, personnel actions, and non-reelection resolution
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, expulsion, negotiations, and legal matters, followed by a public session. The board will consider consent agenda items including grant-funded career technical education (CTE) contracts with Eliad Group and the National Youth Leadership Council, a summer swim program agreement with the City of Watsonville, and routine financial reports.
- Grant-funded Statement of Work with Eliad Group for CA State Seal of Civic Engagement (CA Serves Grant)
- Grant-funded Statement of Work with Eliad Group for CCGI/Californiacolleges.edu and CTE Health Pathways (K16 Grant)
- Grant-funded Statement of Work with National Youth Leadership Council for CA State Seal of Civic Engagement
- Summer MOU with City of Watsonville for swim program at Watsonville High School (May 25 – Aug 10, 2024)
- Resolution #23-24-48: Non-reelection of probationary certificated employees
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Personnel Commission will hold a public hearing on its proposed 2024-2025 operating budget, then consider adopting it. The commission will also approve consent items, including established eligibility lists, and receive reports from commissioners and the director. A closed session is scheduled to evaluate the director.
- Public hearing and 2nd reading/adoption of the 2024/2025 Personnel Commission budget
- Consent agenda: approval of established eligibility lists
- Director's report and board reports from April 24 and May 8, 2024
- Closed session: Director evaluation
- Next meeting date changed to June 27, 2024
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the teachers union to compensate teachers who volunteer to cover physical education or special services classes when no substitute is available. The board will also consider several resolutions and other MOUs, including one for voluntary coaching support for intern counselors and a bilingual stipend for special education employees. The meeting includes closed-session items on expulsion, litigation, personnel, and negotiations.
- Public hearing and action on MOU with PVFT for compensation for covering PE and Special Services classes (retroactive to July 1, 2023)
- Resolution #23-24-46 to acknowledge Pride Month and fly the Progress Pride flag from May 22 through June and in October
- Resolution #23-24-44 declaring May 6-10 as Student Mental Health Awareness Week
- Resolution #23-24-45 recognizing May 2024 as National Foster Youth Awareness Month
- MOU with PVFT for voluntary coaching support for intern counselors (pilot for 2024-2025, stipend of 3% of Class I Step I per mentee)
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, expulsion, negotiations, and a special education settlement. In public session, they will hear reports on the infrastructure renewal program, expanded learning, and TK registration, and vote on an agreement with the Aptos Sports Foundation and a new mural at Watsonville High School.
- Closed session: expulsion referral (23-24-025), personnel actions, CSEA/PVFT negotiations update, special education settlement, and resolution #23-24-40 to release temporary certificated employees
- Report on Comprehensive Infrastructure Renewal and Sustainability Program with Climatec, including savings and new funding from Inflation Reduction Act
- Expanded Learning Report: $41 million funding for 2023-2024, before/after school and intersessional programs
- Action: Aptos Sports Foundation Youth Recreation Agreement for athletic facility projects in six Aptos-area schools
- Action: New mural 'Piscando en Pajaro' at Watsonville High School, cost $5,848.39, funded by Expanded Learning and Arts Council Grant
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Personnel Commission will hold its regular meeting on April 18, 2024, to discuss and take action on several items. The main items are the first reading of the 2024-2025 Personnel Commission budget, which will have a public hearing on May 16, and the selection of a recipient for the Mary Ann Gomez Scholarship from fifteen qualified applicants. The commission will also consider consent agenda items, including established eligibility lists, and discuss Classified School Employee Week. The meeting includes public comment periods and a closed session for the director's evaluation.
- First reading of 2024/2025 Personnel Commission budget; public hearing set for May 16, 2024
- Selection of Mary Ann Gomez Scholarship recipient from 15 applicants; account balance $2,852
- Consent agenda: approval of established eligibility lists
- Discussion of Classified School Employee Week (May 19-25, 2024)
- Closed session: Director evaluation
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
This special board meeting focuses on student recognitions, including the Student of the Year presentation and the Student Banners project for the class of 2024. The board will also consider moving three upcoming regular meetings to the Watsonville City Council Chambers. Public comments are limited to agenda items 5.1, 6.1, and 6.2.
- Student of the Year Recognition 2024 with slide presentation
- Student Banners 2024 showcasing 32 graduating students, installed May 10
- Action to change location of April 24, May 8, May 22 regular meetings to Watsonville City Council Chambers
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will consider approving a contract for Superintendent Dr. Heather Contreras and a proposed increase in Level 1 developer fees. The board will also hold a public hearing on the teachers union's initial bargaining proposal for the 2024-25 school year. Several closed-session items, including personnel and labor negotiations, are scheduled.
- Approval of Superintendent's employment agreement for Dr. Heather Contreras
- Public hearing on Level 1 Developer Fees, proposing increase to $5.17/sq ft residential and $0.84/sq ft commercial/industrial
- Public hearing on PVFT's initial bargaining proposal for 2024-25, including wages, class size, and workload
- Resolution recognizing April as National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month
- Resolution for Autism Acceptance Month
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Personnel Commission is meeting to approve routine items and discuss a new job specification for a Community Schools Specialist. The specialist role would connect students and families to resources, supporting the district's community schools initiative. The commission will also hear reports and public comment.
- New job specification for Community Schools Specialist
- Consent agenda: eligibility lists established
- Approval of agenda and February 15, 2024 minutes
- Discussion of 2024/2025 Personnel Commission budget at next meeting
- Mary Ann Gomez Scholarship review and selection at next meeting
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Board of Trustees is considering a resolution to call a November 5, 2024, general obligation bond election. The board will also review the 2nd Interim Budget Report to certify the district's ability to meet financial obligations.
- Resolution #23-24-28: Bond election with Option A ($315,000,000) or Option B ($195,000,000)
- Public disclosure of collective bargaining agreement between PVUSD and CSEA
- 2023-24 2nd Interim Budget Report certification
- Closed session: Superintendent contract discussion
- Closed session: Resolution #23-24-32 regarding probationary employees
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special study session focused on declining enrollment. Consultants from School Services of California will present a detailed report on the district's financials and discuss what steps may be needed. The board will also consider adopting an unconditional commitment to comply with the Brown Act regarding a past closed session agenda item.
- Report and discussion on declining enrollment with School Services of California (2-hour report, 1-hour discussion)
- Action item: Brown Act unconditional commitment regarding January 24, 2024 closed session agenda
- Public comment limited to 2 minutes per speaker, only on agendized items
- Meeting held at District Office, 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, CA
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel and labor matters, followed by public action items. Key decisions include approving a memorandum of understanding with the teachers' union for 2023-2024 summer school pay rates, adopting a new curriculum for transitional kindergarten, and creating a new Purchasing and Warehouse Assistant position. The board will also hear public comments and reports from student representatives and employee organizations.
- Approve MOU with PVFT for 2023-2024 summer school pay rates, including $70/hour for additional hours
- Adopt 'The Creative Curriculum' for all Transitional Kindergarten classrooms for 2024-25
- Approve new class description for Purchasing and Warehouse Assistant (Range 37)
- Approve revised District Receptionist class description
- Resolution #23-24-25 recognizing Women's History Month
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider approving the removal of a mural at Pajaro Middle School as part of flood restoration work, and to conduct closed-session interviews for the superintendent position. Public comment is limited to these two items.
- Approve mural removal at Pajaro Middle School – Flood Restoration Project (2023062)
- Mural on Building C, Room 22 to be removed due to water damage from flood
- Closed session to review superintendent candidate applications and interviews
- Meeting held at District Office Boardroom, 292 Green Valley Road, Watsonville
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to interview candidates for the Superintendent of Schools position. The board will review applications and conduct interviews in closed session, with public comment limited to this item. The meeting is in person only, with no live video conference.
- Closed session to discuss appointment of Superintendent (Gov. Code 54957)
- Public comment limited to item 4.1, 2 minutes per speaker
- Meeting at District Office Boardroom, 292 Green Valley Road, Watsonville
- Masks recommended per CDPH guidelines
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Personnel Commission will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, receive reports, and take action on several items. Key actions include revising the District Receptionist job specification, creating a new Purchasing and Warehouse Assistant position, approving the 2022/2023 annual report, and setting meeting dates. The meeting is open for public comment.
- Revised job specification for District Receptionist, moving supervision from Director of Purchasing to an assigned administrator and removing mail duties
- New job specification for Purchasing and Warehouse Assistant, absorbing mail duties and adding purchasing and delivery tasks
- Approval of 2022/2023 Personnel Commission Annual Report
- Confirmation of Personnel Commission meeting dates for the remainder of 2023/24 fiscal year
- Consent agenda includes established eligibility lists
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees is reviewing the 2024 summer school budget and programming. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a special education summer school waiver and the appointment of a teacher on a provisional permit.
- $7,000,000 budget for Summer School & Programming 2024
- Public hearing for Expanded School Year general waiver request
- Resolution celebrating National Career Technical Education Month
- Appointment of Casey Neligh as Physical Education Teacher at PVHS
- Election of a representative to the CSBA Delegate Assembly
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to review applications for the Superintendent position and select candidates for interviews. The board will discuss this in closed session, with public comment limited to this item. The meeting is in person only, with no live video-conference available.
- Closed session review of superintendent applications and candidate interview selections (Gov. Code Section 54957)
- Public comment limited to item 4.1, with 2-minute limit per speaker
- Meeting held at District Office Boardroom, 292 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, CA 95076
- Spanish agenda available as attachment
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session first, followed by public session. The board will vote on several resolutions, including supporting Measure N for Watsonville Community Hospital, approving an MOU to incentivize bus driver recruitment, adopting instructional calendars for 2024-2027, and approving School Accountability Report Cards. Public comments are limited to two minutes per item.
- Resolution #23-24-21 supporting Watsonville Community Hospital bond Measure N
- MOU with CSEA and PVFT for $1,000 incentive to recruit bus drivers (district short 21 drivers)
- Resolution acknowledging Black History Month (February 2024)
- Adoption of instructional calendars for 2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027
- Approval of 2023-24 School Accountability Report Cards
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
This regular Personnel Commission meeting was cancelled. The agenda only lists a placeholder for the next meeting date, to be determined.
- Meeting cancelled
- Next meeting date to be determined