Pajaro Valley Unified School District public meetings in 2023
30 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Personnel Commission will hold a regular meeting to elect its Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2024 and decide the essay topic for the Mary Ann Gomez Scholarship. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, reports, and a consent agenda for eligibility lists. Public comment is allowed on non-agenda items.
- Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for January-December 2024
- Decision on 2024 Mary Ann Gomez Scholarship essay topic; account balance $1,802.50 as of 12/1/2023
- Approval of consent agenda including established eligibility lists
- Swearing in of board-appointed Commissioner Esther Morillo
- Approval of minutes from October 19, 2023 meeting
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding its annual organizational meeting. The board will elect a new president and vice president, approve the 2024 board meeting schedule, coordinate board representation on district and community committees, and call for nominations to CSBA's Delegate Assembly. Public comment is limited to agendized items related to the organizational meeting.
- Election of new Board President and Vice President
- Approve 2024 Board Meeting Schedule
- Coordinate Board Representation to District and Community Committees
- Call for Nominations to CSBA's Delegate Assembly
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, public hearing, and action items. Key items include a report on community input for the superintendent search, a one-year update on Watsonville Community Hospital, the annual Williams report on school conditions, and a first reading of proposed instructional calendars for 2024-2027. The board will also consider approving the 2023-24 1st Interim Budget Report with a positive certification.
- Public hearing to appoint Esther Morillo as Board-appointed Personnel Commissioner for term December 2023-December 2026
- Report on superintendent search findings from Leadership Associates
- One-year update on Watsonville Community Hospital's path to sustainability
- Annual Williams Report on instructional materials, facilities, and teacher assignments for 2023-24
- First reading of proposed instructional calendars for 2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Personnel Commission is holding a joint meeting with the Board of Trustees. The main item is a presentation on the Merit System, covering its history, principles, and the responsibilities of the Commission and Board. The meeting is largely informational and procedural, with no action items listed.
- Merit System presentation by Pam Shanks, Director Classified Personnel (25 min. report, 10 min. discussion)
- Introduction of Personnel Commissioners: Casey O'Brien (Chairperson), Catharine Griffen (Vice-Chairperson), Elvia Torres (Member)
- Next meeting scheduled for December 14, 2023 at 5:00 pm
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 tentative collective bargaining agreement with the Communications Workers of America (CWA), which covers substitute teachers. The agreement includes wage increases, a $1,000 one-time payment for subs working 100+ days, and other changes. The board will also consider appointing a new Personnel Commissioner and approving a provisional intern permit for a special education teacher.
- Approve tentative agreement with CWA: Tier I pay $170/day, Tier II $216/day, Long Term $240/day, supplemental $35/hr, before/after school $40/hr, $1,000 bonus for 100+ days
- Public hearing on CWA collective bargaining agreement public disclosure (AB1200)
- Announce Esther Morillo as Board-appointed Personnel Commissioner (term Dec 2023-Dec 2026)
- Approve Provisional Internship Permit for Jason Biancardi, Special Education Teacher at Amesti Elementary
- Approve $296,656 grant-funded agreement with Cabrillo College for high school College and Career Centers (K-12 Strong Workforce Program)
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with closed session items, public comments, and action items. Key decisions include approving a $11,706,710 Migrant and Seasonal Head Start refunding application with expansion, awarding a $1,125,171 HVAC modernization contract for Aptos Jr. High School, and approving a resolution for National School Psychology Week. The board will also discuss cybersecurity and consider adding a study session on declining enrollment.
- Approve Migrant and Seasonal Head Start refunding application for $11,706,710, expanding services to 785 children
- Award $1,125,171 contract to Premier Builders Inc. for Aptos Jr. High School HVAC modernization
- Approve resolution recognizing November 6-10 as National School Psychology Week
- Award office, classroom, and custodial supply contract to Palace Business Solutions via PEPPM cooperative
- Discuss cybersecurity threats and consider special study session on declining enrollment
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Personnel Commission is meeting to consider an appeal from a school bus driver, Maricela Vazquez, who was disqualified from a promotional recruitment based on a disciplinary record. The commission will also approve meeting minutes and consent agenda items, and receive reports from commissioners and staff.
- Appeal by Maricela Vazquez regarding disqualification from School Bus Driver Delegated Behind the Wheel Trainer recruitment
- Approval of unapproved minutes from July 26 and September 14, 2023
- Consent agenda: eligibility lists established
- Commissioners' reports and Director's report
- Correspondence: 2023-24 SPCA-NC Annual Membership Meeting on November 6, 2023
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Board of Trustees will review community polling results regarding a potential new Facilities/Staff Housing Bond for the November 2024 ballot. The meeting also includes discussions on CAASPP student data, district office updates, and several personnel and resolution actions.
- Report on Bond Survey Results and Measure L refunding options
- Presentation of 2022-23 CAASPP/SBAC student assessment data
- Resolution 23-24-12 regarding reduction of classified employee services
- Resolution requesting CalSTRS separation from service exemption for a school psychologist
- Employment contract for Interim Chief Business Officer Kim Sims
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 referrals, personnel actions, negotiations, and litigation, followed by a public session. Action items include approving resolutions recognizing LGBTQ+ History Month, Indigenous Peoples Day, and the Week of the School Administrator, as well as a contract for an assistant superintendent and a change order for a school HVAC project.
- Approve contract for Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education Claudia Monjaras (2023-2026)
- Approve Change Order #1 for Hall District Elementary School HVAC & Roof Coating Project, increasing contract by $6,420 to $1,703,930
- Adopt Resolution #23-24-10 recognizing October as LGBTQ+ History Month
- Adopt Resolution #23-24-11 recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day
- Adopt Resolution #23-24-09 recognizing Week of the School Administrator (Oct 8-14, 2023)
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Personnel Commission is meeting to consider a revised class description for the Administrative Assistant IV position, which would allow it to be used in the Special Education department. The commission will also approve the agenda, minutes, and consent items, and receive reports from commissioners and the director.
- Revised class description for Administrative Assistant IV, salary remains on Range 48
- Consent agenda includes established eligibility lists
- Approval of agenda and unapproved minutes from July 24, 2023
- Reports from commissioners, director, and board reports from July, August, and September
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on instructional materials sufficiency, discuss and set a salary range for the next superintendent, and consider several resolutions including recognizing Latinx/e Heritage Month and Suicide Prevention Awareness Week. The board will also review the Bond Citizen Oversight Committee's Measure L audit and the 2022-23 Unaudited Actuals Report. Closed session items include employee appointments, negotiations, and litigation.
- Public hearing on Resolution #23-24-07 for instructional materials sufficiency
- Discussion of superintendent salary range with comparison data (e.g., $247,183.86 for Santa Cruz City Schools)
- Resolution #23-24-06 recognizing Latinx/e Heritage Month (Sept 15-Oct 15)
- Resolution #23-24-08 acknowledging Suicide Prevention Awareness Week (Sept 10-16)
- Bond Citizen Oversight Committee presentation and Measure L audit for 2021-22
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to begin the superintendent search process. The board will meet with search firm Leadership Associates to discuss the search process, timeline, and desired qualities for the new superintendent. Public comment is limited to this item.
- Discussion of superintendent search process with Leadership Associates
- Board input on desired qualities and characteristics of new superintendent
- Review of proposed search timeline
- Discussion of community and staff input sessions
- Closed session on certificated public employee appointment/employment for Superintendent position
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, followed by public session. Key action items include approving three memorandums of understanding that increase pay rates for substitute teachers and expanded learning programs, and approving the appointment of five teachers with provisional internship permits. The board will also introduce the new student trustee and hear reports from student representatives and employee organizations.
- Approve MOU with CWA to temporarily increase long-term substitute pay to $240/day from Aug 10 to Dec 20, 2023
- Approve MOU with CWA for $35/hour supplemental pay for substitutes outside regular workday
- Approve MOU with PVFT for $70/hour expanded learning pay for certificated employees
- Approve appointment of 5 teachers with provisional internship permits (Cobos Soto, Damiani, Jimenez-Jimenez, Mendez, Roberts)
- Introduce Ruby Romero-Maya as 2023-24 Student Trustee
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a special study session to discuss and potentially approve elementary core instructional minutes for visual and performing arts, science, and music. The board will also consider appointing six teachers on provisional internship permits and approving resolutions to exempt two retired staff from CalSTRS separation requirements. Public comment is limited to these agenda items.
- Approve elementary core instructional minutes for science, visual art, and music (Item 4.1)
- Approve six provisional internship permit teacher appointments for special education positions (Item 4.2)
- Adopt resolutions for CalSTRS separation exemption for Elain Legorreta and Diane Bury (Item 4.3)
- Closed session to discuss interim principal appointment (Item 5.1)
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Personnel Commission will hold a public hearing on the qualifications of Elvia Torres, the recommended joint appointee to fill a vacancy, then vote to appoint her and swear her in. The commission will also consider revising minimum qualifications for three special education job classifications to address recruitment difficulties. The meeting is rescheduled to an earlier time and moved to the Human Resources office due to construction.
- Public hearing and appointment of Elvia Torres as Joint Appointee Personnel Commissioner
- Revised class description for Instructional Assistant Mild/Moderate (minimum qualifications only)
- Revised class description for Instructional Assistant Moderate/Severe (minimum qualifications only)
- Revised class description for Behavior Technician (minimum qualifications only)
- Consent agenda includes 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 personnel and negotiations, followed by a public session. Key action items include providing direction on the future of elementary visual and performing arts, approving a memorandum of understanding with the Monterey County Soccer Club for field use, and approving grant-funded career technical education pathways. The board will also consider a sunshine proposal for CSEA negotiations and several teacher credential waivers.
- Direction on future of Visual and Performing Arts at Elementary Level, including Prop 28 funding examples ($7,000 for New School, $405,000 for Watsonville High School)
- Memorandum of Understanding with Monterey County Soccer Club for E.A. Hall field use on alternate Sundays
- 23/24 CTE Grant-Funded Pathway and Course Updates with $240,000 fiscal impact
- Sunshine proposal to CSEA Chapter 132 for 2023-2024, Article VIII - Hours and Overtime
- Variable-term waiver for Manuel Contreras Jr. (Social Science Teacher, E.A. Hall Middle School) and provisional internship permits for five teachers
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will consider approving a contract for Interim Superintendent Murry Schekman and select a firm to conduct the search for a permanent superintendent. The board will also vote on a CSEA union proposal for the 2023-2024 contract year. The meeting includes closed-session items on labor negotiations and personnel matters.
- Approve contract for Interim Superintendent Murry Schekman
- Select superintendent search firm from Leadership Associates and McPherson and Jacobson, LLC
- Approve CSEA Chapter 132 'Sunshine' proposal for 2023-2024 reopener year
- Closed session: conference with labor negotiators re: interim superintendent contract
- Closed session: certificated and classified employee appointments
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to select an interim superintendent. The board will consider candidates and discuss contract parameters in closed session, with no public vote or live stream. Public comments are limited to two minutes per speaker.
- Closed session to consider candidates for interim superintendent
- Closed session to discuss interim superintendent contract parameters
- Public comment limited to 2 minutes per speaker
- Meeting not live streamed or recorded
- Spanish agenda available
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 consider candidates for interim superintendent and discuss labor negotiations. In open session, the board will hear presentations from two superintendent search firms, receive updates on the Early Literacy Support Block grant and the Virtual Academy reorganization, and take action on appointing an acting superintendent and approving the 2023 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).
- Appointment of Clint Rucker as Acting Superintendent until an interim is selected
- Approval of 2023 LCAP with a fiscal impact of $59,634,344 from LCFF
- Presentations by Leadership Associates and McPherson and Jacobson, LLC for permanent superintendent search
- Early Literacy Support Block (ELSB) grant annual update: $2,520,836 over 4 years for Amesti, Calabasas, and Radcliff Elementary Schools
- Virtual Academy reorganization: K-5 students return to home schools or PCCS; grades 6-11 remain; location moves to Renaissance High School
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special study session to review the district budget and discuss the selection process for an interim and permanent superintendent. The budget review will cover the 22-23 budget, estimated actuals, and the upcoming 23-24 budget. Public comments are limited to these two agenda items.
- Discussion of selection process for interim and permanent superintendent
- Review of 22-23 budget, estimated actuals, and 23-24 proposed budget
- Budget report by Clint Rucker, CBO (90 min report, 60 min discussion)
- Superintendent selection report by Board President Dr. Jennifer Holm
- Public comment limited to 2 minutes per speaker on items 4.1 and 4.2
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Personnel Commission will interview two candidates to fill a vacant commissioner seat, review a reclassification request, and set meeting dates for 2023/2024. The commission will also hear reports and approve the consent agenda.
- Interview candidates Elvia Torres and Esther Fuentes-Morillo for joint appointee commissioner vacancy
- Reclassification request by Rocio Camargo (Executive Assistant, Special Education) not recommended
- Approval of consent agenda including eligibility lists
- Adoption of 2023/2024 meeting schedule with 5:00 p.m. start time
- Presentation on reclassification process
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 legal matters, followed by a public session. The board will recognize the first students in Santa Cruz County to earn the California State Seal of Civic Engagement, hear a report on the Governor's May budget revision, and consider several action items including agreements and a fire alarm replacement project.
- Honor first three PVUSD students to earn California State Seal of Civic Engagement
- Report on Governor's May Revised budget and potential district impacts
- Approve $1,283,322 fire alarm replacement for Alianza Charter and Watsonville Charter School of the Arts (Project #2023001, ESSER funds)
- Approve 2023-24 Bruce W. Woolpert Algebra Academy agreement for ~30 eighth-grade students
- Approve Summer in the City MOU with City of Watsonville
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Personnel Commission will hold its regular meeting on April 20, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the HR Conference Room. The commission will consider approving the consent agenda, which includes established eligibility lists, and will hold a first reading of the proposed 2023-2024 budget. They will also select a recipient for the Mary Ann Gomez Scholarship from eleven qualified applicants and discuss adjustments to the classified management salary schedule. The meeting includes public comment and a closed session for the director's evaluation.
- First reading of the 2023/2024 Personnel Commission budget, with a public hearing scheduled for May 18, 2023
- Selection of a Mary Ann Gomez Scholarship recipient from eleven applicants; account balance is $1,874.50
- Discussion of adjustments to the classified management salary schedule for five classifications
- Recognition of Classified School Employee Week, with Board of Trustees recognition on April 26, 2023
- Consent agenda includes approval of established eligibility lists
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special virtual meeting to recognize the 2023 Student of the Year and present the Student Banners project, which showcases 32 graduating students' educational journeys. The board will receive reports and discussions on these items, with public comments limited to these topics.
- Student of the Year Recognition 2023 with slide presentation and principal comments
- Student Banners 2023: 32 students from graduating class of 2023, displayed starting May 26 in Watsonville
- Collaboration with City of Watsonville for banner installation on May 26 at 10 AM
- Public comment via Google Form on April 19, 11:00-5:00 p.m., limited to 2 minutes per comment
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Personnel Commission is holding a regular meeting with a mostly routine agenda. They will approve the agenda and minutes, hear reports from commissioners and the director, and consider a consent item to establish eligibility lists. The commission will also hold a closed session to evaluate the director and discuss items for the next meeting, including the 2023/2024 budget and a scholarship review.
- Consent agenda: Eligibility Lists (Established) - approval of eligibility lists
- Closed session: Director Evaluation
- Discussion for next meeting: 2023/2024 Personnel Commission Budget 1st reading
- Discussion for next meeting: Mary Ann Gomez Scholarship Review & Selection
- Reports: Class summaries from January 25 to March 22, 2023
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution #22-23-50, which would declare the March 11th flooding at Pajaro Middle School an unexpected emergency. Approval would allow the Superintendent to contract immediately with SERVPRO for cleaning and remediation, bypassing the normal bidding process to avoid up to 45 days of delay. The board will also take public comment on this item only.
- Resolution #22-23-50 Emergency Waiver to contract with SERVPRO for flood cleanup at Pajaro Middle School
- Flooding on March 11 caused significant damage to Pajaro Middle School facilities
- Waiver would bypass normal bidding process to avoid up to 45-day delay
- Recommendation from Keenan & Associates to use SERVPRO
- Report by Richard Arellano, Director of Purchasing
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to review administrative salaries. The superintendent will present a 30-minute report followed by a 40-minute discussion covering budget alignment, benefits costs, raises since 2016, comparisons with other districts, and salary gaps versus non-management staff. The board will also hold a closed session on an expulsion referral and take public comment on the salary item.
- Closed session on expulsion referral (22-23-008)
- Report and discussion on administrative salaries, including raises 2016-2023 and comparisons to comparable districts
- Public comment limited to 2 minutes per speaker, 20 minutes per item
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. Action items include approving resolutions for Women's History Month and Career Technical Education Month, adopting the Comprehensive School Safety Plan, requesting a state allowance for emergency school closures due to floods, and approving a summer school pay MOU with the teachers' union. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and public comments.
- Resolution #22-23-35: Women's History Month
- Resolution #22-23-36: National Career Technical Education Month
- Comprehensive School Safety Plan approval (samples from Radcliff Elementary, Rolling Hills Middle, Aptos High)
- J-13A request for state allowance due to school closures from heavy floods and winter storms (January 2023)
- MOU between PVFT and PVUSD for 2022-2023 Summer School Pay Rates
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to conduct a provisional appointment to fill the vacancy in Trustee Area VI, left by Maria Orozco's resignation. The board will interview four candidates, take public comment, and vote by majority to make the appointment. The appointee will serve until the term ends in December 2024.
- Provisional appointment for Trustee Area VI vacancy
- Candidates: Rivas, Hurst, Zuniga, Scow
- Public comment limited to 2 minutes, in person or via Google form
- Oath of office to be administered at Feb 22, 2023 board meeting
- No fiscal impact
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 action items. Key decisions include approving a new data backup system, restructuring expanded learning management positions, and approving a change order for a high school project. The board will also hear public comments and reports from employee organizations.
- Approve $86,053.50 Rubrik backup solution to protect district data from cyber-attacks, funded by Measure L and Districtwide Technology funds
- Approve job descriptions and salary schedule for new Assistant Director and Program Director of Expanded Learning, plus a salary increase for the Principal of Special Education Pre-School
- Approve Change Order #1 ($7,382) and Notice of Completion for Pajaro Valley High School Learning Hub Project #2022007, bringing the contract to $175,382
- Approve Letter of Agreement with Cabrillo Community College for the Running Start to College Program Spring 2023
- Elect a representative to the CSBA Delegate Assembly