Pajaro Valley Unified School District public meetings in 2025
49 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
The Pajaro Valley USD Board of Education holds a special meeting to act on staffing cuts, approve nearly $600K in literacy training, and authorize architectural master agreements for Measure M bond projects. The board will also consider a $257,900 mental-health services contract and a $1.3M modernization project at Aptos High School.
- Adopt Resolution #25-26-13 to terminate certificated employees due to service reductions
- Approve LETRS training materials costing $599,943.40
- Approve MOU with Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health for $257,900 in student mental-health services
- Approve final $1,302,966.83 contract for Aptos HS Modernization with KYA Services, LLC
- Approve master agreements with five architectural firms for Measure M bond projects
Bond Citizens Oversight Committee Meeting
The Pajaro Valley USD Bond Citizens Oversight Committee will convene at 294 Green Valley Road on December 18, 2025 at 5:00 pm to approve prior meeting minutes, elect officers, hear facility and IT updates, adopt future meeting dates, and accept the 2023-24 Measure L audit report.
- Approve Measure L & M August 28, 2025 meeting minutes
- Elect Citizens’ Oversight Committee officers
- Adopt Bond COC meeting schedule for March 19/26 and June 11/18, 2026
- Accept Final Audit Report for 2023-24 Measure L
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Pajaro Valley USD Personnel Commission will hold its regular meeting on December 18, 2025, in Watsonville. The body will receive budget updates, consider approving a CalPERS Retiree Extra Help Employment Agreement with Philip J. Gordillo, and decide on attendees for the 2026 CSPCA conference and PC Academy.
- Consideration and approval of CalPERS Retiree Extra Help Employment Agreement with Philip J. Gordillo
- 2026 CSPCA 54th Annual Conference and PC Academy attendee selection
- Budget report for 2025-26 academic year
- Approval of November 20, 2025 meeting minutes
- Public comment period for non-agenda items
Mello Center Joint Powers Authority Committee
The Mello Center Joint Powers Authority Committee meets to receive reports on the history, operating agreement, rental rates, and repairs for the Mello Center. The committee also reviews and approves a future meeting schedule. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- History of the Mello Center overview by Nick Calubaquib
- City/PVUSD Agreement overview by Nick Calubaquib
- Mello Center rental rates and fees report by Andrea Botsford
- Mello Center repairs report by Herlindo Fernandez
- Future meeting date schedule approved
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Pajaro Valley USD Personnel Commission will hold its regular meeting on November 20, 2025, in Watsonville. The agenda includes procedural items like opening ceremonies and approval of minutes, followed by reports on potential reductions in force for certificated and classified employees. The Commission will also consider approving a new Chief Technology Officer job description and selecting attendees for the 2026 CSPCA conference.
- Approve job description for Chief Technology Officer (replacing Director of Technology)
- Discuss preliminary recommendations for reductions in force for certificated and classified employees
- Select attendees for 2026 CSPCA 54th Annual Conference and PC Academy
- Approve eligibility lists (consent agenda)
- Approve unapproved minutes from October 16, 2025
Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Education will review preliminary recommendations for reductions to certificated and classified employee positions. Members will also conduct a first reading of the 2025-2035 Facility Master Plan for district modernization and maintenance.
- Discussion of potential reductions in force for certificated and classified employees
- First reading of the 2025-2035 Facility Master Plan
- Proposed pest control contracts with Ecolab ($79,706.52) and Terra X ($53,910.00)
- Change Order #1 for Adult Education ADA Walkway & Door Replacement increasing contract to $213,000.00
- Presentation of 2025-26 CAASPP student performance data
Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
The Pajaro Valley USD Board of Education will meet on November 12, 2025, to receive reports on CAASPP test results, preliminary recommendations for staffing reductions, and a draft 10-year Facility Master Plan. The board will also vote on a pest-control services contract and other routine items.
- Award pest-control contracts to Ecolab ($79,707) and Terra X ($53,910) for up to five years
- Discuss potential reductions in force for certificated and classified employees for 2026-27 budget
- Present draft 2025–2035 Facility Master Plan for first reading and public feedback
- Approve Change Order #1 for Adult Education ADA Walkway & Door Replacement project
- Vote on designation of applicant’s agent resolution for California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
The board will conduct a closed-session appeal hearing for a classified employee recommended for release, and consider approving a settlement in a lawsuit (E.S. v. Pajaro Valley USD). In open session, they will vote on a cabinet salary schedule reflecting new contracts, and receive a report that the county approved the district's 2025-26 budget and LCAP.
- Closed-session appeal hearing for a classified employee's release
- Settlement approval in case E.S. v. Pajaro Valley USD (No. 21CV02166)
- Approval of salary schedule for certificated and classified cabinet
- County Office of Education approval of 2025-26 LCAP and adopted budget
- Approval of pre-qualified architect pool for Measure M bond projects (19six Architects, Finney Architects, EB Design Studio, Stacked Inc., PBK Architects)
Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
The board will vote on a salary schedule for certificated and classified cabinet members, reflecting recent contract amendments for the Chief Business Officer and Superintendent. It will also consider approving a pre-qualified pool of five architectural firms for Measure M bond projects, and receive a report that the County Office of Education has approved the district's 2025-26 LCAP and adopted budget.
- Approval of salary schedule for certificated and classified cabinet, incorporating new Chief Business Officer and Superintendent contracts
- Approval of a pre-qualified pool of five architectural firms (19six Architects, Finney Architects, EB Design Studio, Stacked, Inc., PBK Architects) for Measure M bond projects
- First reading of updated Board Policy 6144 on controversial issues, with removal of explicit LGBTQ+ references
- Contract with NV5 for sustainability and clean energy consulting
- Agreement with Pajaro Regional Flood Management Agency (added to consent agenda)
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Personnel Commission will meet to discuss the establishment of a new job classification for early education programs. The body will also review eligibility lists and receive a presentation on merit system recruitment.
- Proposed new class description: Enrollment Technician - Early Education Programs (Range 37 of Classified Salary Schedule)
- Approval of established eligibility lists
- Presentation on Classified Recruitment in a Merit System
- Closed session for Director's Evaluation
Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
The board will hold public hearings and take action on the Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers' collective bargaining proposal for 2025-2028, approve a stipend MOU for LETRS literacy training (up to $30,000 per teacher over two years), and adopt the 2025-26 LCAP and the SELPA annual service and budget plan ($46,282,020). Closed session includes existing litigation (Bulaich v. PVUSD) and anticipated litigation.
- Public hearing and action on PVFT 'Sunshine' proposal for 2025-2028 contract negotiations
- Approval of MOU for LETRS training stipends: $1,500/month per teacher, up to $15,000/year ($30,000 total over two years)
- Final adoption of the 2025-26 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Approval of the SELPA Annual Service Plan and Budget Plan for 2025-2026, totaling $46,282,020
- Closed session discussion of Bulaich v. PVUSD (Case No. 25CV02737) and one case of anticipated litigation
Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board will hold a public hearing and vote on accepting the Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers' 'Sunshine' proposal for 2025-2028 contract negotiations. The board will also vote on final approval of the 2025-26 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), the 2025-26 proposed budget, and a resolution to purchase ten new school buses. Other action items include approving contracts for two assistant superintendents and a one-year extension of the superintendent's contract.
- Public hearing and vote on PVFT 'Sunshine' proposal for 2025-2028 collective bargaining agreement
- Final approval of the 2025-26 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Approval of the 2025-26 Proposed Budget and Statement of Reasons for Excess Reserves
- Resolution No. 25-26-10 to purchase ten Magellan school buses via piggyback agreement with Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, Inc.
- Approval of contracts for Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction and Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services through June 2027
Mello Center Joint Powers Authority Committee
The Mello Center Joint Powers Authority Committee will discuss the history and operating agreement between the City of Watsonville and Pajaro Valley Unified School District. The body will also review rental rates, fees, and necessary repairs for the center.
- Review of Mello Center rental rates and fees
- Report on Mello Center repairs
- Overview of City/PVUSD Agreement
- Approval of minutes from July 10, 2024
- Approval of future meeting dates through June 15, 2026
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Personnel Commission will discuss and select the essay topic for the annual Mary Ann Gomez scholarship, awarded to high school seniors of classified employees, with the goal of advertising it in December. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda, unapproved minutes from July and August, and reports from commissioners and the director. Public comment is allowed on non-agenda items, and a consent agenda item on established eligibility lists will be considered.
- Selection of essay topic for the 2026 Personnel Commission Scholarship (in honor of Mary Ann Gomez) for high school seniors of classified employees
- Approval of unapproved minutes from July 24, 2025, and August 14, 2025 (August minutes to be provided at October meeting)
- Consent agenda: approval of established eligibility lists with no fiscal impact
- Commissioners' Reports and Director's Report
- Next meeting scheduled for October 16, 2025
Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board will hold a special meeting to consider ratifying actions taken at four prior meetings after receiving letters alleging violations of California's open meeting law (Brown Act). The district acknowledges some procedural violations occurred and is bringing forward action items for re-approval to resolve the matter. The board will also consider a letter committing to cease and desist from the alleged violations.
- Ratification of prior board actions from June 11, June 25, July 16, and July 30, 2025 meetings following Brown Act violation allegations
- Consideration of a letter unconditionally committing to cease and desist from alleged Brown Act violations
- Action to declare null and void the April 16, 2025 vote on an AANHPI Heritage Month resolution and a vote to censure a former board member
- Approval of a tentative agreement with the Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers regarding compensation and contract articles
- Closed session discussions on existing litigation (Bulaich v. PVUSD) and anticipated litigation (three cases)
Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Education will consider several financial reports, including the 2024-25 Unaudited Actuals Report and the 2023-24 Annual Independent Audit Report. The body will also discuss the issuance of 2025 General Obligation Refunding Bonds and the GANN appropriations limit.
- Approval of 2024-25 Unaudited Actuals Report
- Resolution #25-26-06 GANN Appropriations Limit for 2024/25-2025/26
- Acceptance of 2023-24 Measure L Bond Financial and Performance Audit Report
- Acceptance of 2023-24 Annual Independent Audit Report
- Resolution #25-26-04 to issue and sell 2025 General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss the scheduling and script for Community Listening Sessions. The session includes a report from Board President Olivia Flores.
- Discussion of Community Listening Sessions script and scheduling
Bond Citizens Oversight Committee Meeting
The Bond Citizens Oversight Committee will meet on August 28, 2025, at 5:00 pm in the 1st Floor Conference Room 1 at 294 Green Valley Road. The agenda includes reviewing and possibly updating the committee's bylaws, electing officers, and receiving presentations on facilities and IT. The committee will also consider adopting a meeting schedule, accepting the 2023-24 Measure L audit report, and approving the annual report to the PVUSD Board.
- Review of updated Measure M and Measure L Bond COC Bylaws
- Election of officers for the Citizens' Oversight Committee
- Facilities and IT presentations
- Acceptance of the 2023-24 Measure L audit report
- Adoption of future meeting dates: Dec 18, 2025; Mar 26, 2026; Jun 18, 2026
Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will consider changing its regular meeting day from Wednesday due to a scheduling conflict for one member. The board will also vote on accepting the 2023-24 Measure L bond audit and the annual independent audit, and approve tentative agreements with substitute teacher union CWA.
- Consider changing regular Board meeting day from Wednesday to another day (Item 9.4)
- Accept 2023-24 Measure L Bond Financial and Performance Audit Report (Item 9.1)
- Accept 2023-24 Annual Independent Audit Report (Item 9.2)
- Approve tentative agreements with Communication Workers of America (CWA) for substitute teachers (Item 9.3)
- Introduction of 2025-26 Student Trustee Desiderio Salinas-Holz (Item 3.5)
Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Education will participate in a three-hour workshop facilitated by Greg Klein of Effective School Boards. The session focuses on using community input to develop SMART goals and establish guardrails for district priorities.
- Workshop on clarifying priorities, setting goals, and guardrails facilitated by Greg Klein
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Personnel Commission will hold a special meeting to consider creating a new Human Resources Assistant position, a clerical role on Range 37 of the classified salary schedule, to handle employee services and fingerprinting. The meeting includes public comment, approval of the agenda, and setting the next meeting date for September 25, 2025.
- Action item: New class description for Human Resources Assistant (Range 37, HR job family)
- Meeting location changed to Human Resources Computer Lab, Eiskamp Building, 294 Green Valley Rd., Watsonville
- Public comment limited to 2 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total per agenda item
Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will consider and possibly vote on a vote of no confidence in the current Board leadership, at the request of Trustee Medina. The Board will also discuss changing its regular meeting day from Wednesday, adopting an Effective School Boards implementation timeline, and forming an ad hoc committee to explore lowering the voting age to 16 for school board elections. Additionally, the Board will vote on appointing two teachers on Provisional Internship Permits and approving two Variable Term Credential Waivers for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Vote of no confidence in Board of Education leadership (Item 9.1)
- Consideration of changing the regular Board meeting day from Wednesday (Item 9.2)
- Vote on timeline for adopting Effective School Board Implementation (Item 9.3)
- Formation of ad hoc committee to explore lowering voting age to 16 for school board elections (Item 9.5)
- Approve two teachers on Provisional Internship Permits and two Variable Term Credential Waivers (Items 9.6 & 9.7)
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Personnel Commission will hold a public hearing on the appointment of Elaine Legorreta as a jointly appointed commissioner, followed by a vote to appoint her. The meeting also includes approval of eligibility lists and reports from commissioners and the director.
- Public hearing for the appointment of Elaine Legorreta as Personnel Commissioner
- Appointment vote for the jointly appointed Personnel Commissioner
- Swearing-in ceremony for the new commissioner
- Approval of established eligibility lists (consent agenda)
- Commissioner and director reports, including board meeting summaries
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board will vote on issuing the first series of $315 million in general obligation bonds approved by voters in November 2024, and on two school resource officer agreements with Watsonville Police and Santa Cruz County Sheriff. The board will also consider an expulsion referral, employment actions, and a quarterly Williams complaint report.
- Resolution to issue Series A bonds from $315M Measure M, with tax levy for 2025-2026
- Approve Watsonville Police SRO contract for two officers at Watsonville High and Pajaro Valley High, effective Aug 13, 2025 through June 5, 2026
- Approve Aptos High School SRO agreement with Santa Cruz County Sheriff, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
- Closed session includes one expulsion referral and negotiations updates with PVFT, CSEA, and CWA
- Williams Quarterly Report for Q4 2024-2025: one facilities complaint received
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The board will consider adopting Resolution #24-25-54 to authorize contracts with KYA Services LLC for play structure and surfacing at Rio Del Mar Elementary, modernization at Aptos High School, and District Office maintenance. Funding comes from Measure M general bond and deferred maintenance funds. The meeting is a special session held concurrently with the regular board meeting.
- Resolution #24-25-54 for KYA Services LLC agreement
- Rio Del Mar Elementary play structure and surfacing project
- Aptos High School modernization project
- District Office maintenance project
- Funding from Measure M Bond and Deferred Maintenance
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Board of Trustees will consider the final adoption of the 2025-26 Proposed Budget and the Local Control Accountability Plan. The meeting includes votes on a special education budget and a contract extension for the Superintendent.
- Approval of 2025-26 Proposed Budget and Statement of Reasons of Excess Reserves
- Adoption of Special Education Local Plan Area Annual Service and Budget Plan for $46,282,020.00
- Final approval of the 2025-26 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- One-year contract extension for Superintendent Dr. Heather Contreras
- Contract with Bill McGuire for Measure M Facilities Support for $200,000.00
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Personnel Commission will consider reclassifying the Manager, Accounting and Budget position from a supervisor to a manager role and increasing its salary range from 33 to 37, effective July 1, 2025. The commission will also approve the 2025-2026 meeting schedule and adopt consent items including established eligibility lists. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of prior minutes.
- Reclassification of Manager, Accounting and Budget from supervisor to manager with salary range change from 33 to 37
- Approval of 2025-2026 Personnel Commission meeting dates
- Consent agenda includes established eligibility lists
- Approval of unapproved minutes from May 15 and May 29, 2025
- 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 public hearing on the tentative collective bargaining agreement with the Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers (PVFT), including a required AB 1200 disclosure of its multi-year costs. The board will also hold a public hearing on the draft 2025-2026 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), which outlines goals and spending for student groups. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss litigation, labor negotiations with the superintendent, and several expulsion referrals.
- Public hearing on collective bargaining agreement with PVFT, with AB 1200 cost disclosure
- Public hearing on draft 2025-2026 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Closed session conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. 25CV01345)
- Closed session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one case, with attached Cure and Correct letter)
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for superintendent employment
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The commission will consider creating a Senior Management Community School Leadership Coordinator position, funded by a Community Schools Grant, and a Manager of Budget and Position Control role. They will also discuss filling a vacant jointly appointed Personnel Commissioner seat.
- New class description and salary for Senior Management Community School Leadership Coordinator (funded by Community Schools Grant, Board Resolution 24-24-49 adopted May 7, 2025)
- New class description for Manager, Budget and Position Control to align staffing and budget across the district
- Discussion on filling the vacant jointly appointed Personnel Commissioner position
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board will hold a special meeting to evaluate Superintendent Dr. Heather Contreras in closed session. The board will also consider a consent item approving a summer MOU with the City of Watsonville for pool use. Public comment is limited to agendized items only.
- Closed session evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Heather Contreras
- Consent agenda: Summer 2025 MOU with City of Watsonville for swim program at Watsonville High School (June 9–Aug 9, 2025)
- MOU includes new in-kind programming: Saturday Open Swim Sessions and one Family Movie/Fun Night
- Certificated employee personnel action items to be approved in closed session
- Public comment limited to 2 minutes per speaker, 30 minutes total per agendized item
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Personnel Commission will hold a public hearing and then vote on adopting its proposed operating budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The commission will also consider creating new job classifications for a Senior Management Community School Leadership Coordinator and a Manager, Budget and Position Control, and revising the School Bus Driver Trainee job description. A report from FCMAT on the Human Resources Department will be presented and discussed.
- Public hearing and adoption of the 2025-2026 Personnel Commission budget
- New class description: Senior Management Community School Leadership Coordinator (funded by Community Schools Grant)
- New class description: Manager, Budget and Position Control (details to be presented at meeting)
- Revised class description for School Bus Driver Trainee to allow more hands-on training
- Report from FCMAT on review of the Human Resources Department
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 closed-session evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Heather Contreras. The evaluation is based on performance objectives tied to the Board's vision and mission statements, covering academic excellence, professional learning, fiscal responsibility, and human resources. Public comment is limited to written submissions on agendized items only.
- Closed-session evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Heather Contreras (Item 4.2)
- Approval of certificated employee personnel actions in closed session (Item 4.1)
- Public comment accepted in writing only; speakers must submit a card before each item
- Meeting location: District Office, 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville (4th Floor)
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will consider a resolution to censure Trustee Medina and a $200,000 agreement with Effective School Boards for leadership coaching. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a supplemental bargaining proposal for CSEA Chapter 132.
- Resolution to Censure Trustee Medina
- $200,000 agreement with Effective School Boards for board coaching and training
- $4,550 contract with Facing History and Ourselves for Ethnic Studies learning series
- Public hearing on PVUSD's supplemental 'Sunshine' proposal to CSEA, Chapter 132
- Recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month (Resolution 24-25-46)
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consult with legal counsel. The session is focused on one case involving significant exposure to litigation.
- Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to honor students. The agenda includes presentations for the 2025 Student of the Year recognition and the Student Banners project, which will showcase 32 graduating students' educational journeys on banners displayed in Watsonville starting May 27. Public comment is limited to these two agenda items.
- Student of the Year Recognition 2025 — schools honor inspiring students with slide presentations and principal comments
- Student Banners 2025 — 32 graduating students' educational journeys displayed on banners in downtown Watsonville starting May 27
- Collaboration with the City of Watsonville for the banner project
- Public comment allowed only on agenda items 4.1 and 4.2 via Google Form from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on meeting day
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Personnel Commission will consider revised class descriptions for School Bus Driver Trainee and School Bus Driver Delegated Behind the Wheel Trainer, and select a recipient for the Mary Ann Gomez Scholarship from 12 applicants. The commission will also hold a first reading of its proposed 2025/2026 budget and discuss filling a jointly appointed commissioner seat.
- Revised class description for School Bus Driver Trainee to allow more hands-on training
- Revised class description for School Bus Driver Delegated Behind the Wheel Trainer adding certification requirement
- Selection of scholarship recipient from 12 applicants; fund balance is $2,100
- First reading of proposed 2025/2026 Personnel Commission budget; public hearing set for May 15, 2025
- Discussion on filling the Jointly Appointed Personnel Commissioner seat
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Board of Trustees will review the bond issuance process and the introduction of Stacked, Inc. to manage the Measure M Bond program. The meeting also includes reports on Career Technical Education, Child Development programs, and Head Start governance training.
- Introduction of Stacked, Inc. for Measure M Bond Program Management Services
- Resolution #24-25-41 regarding the release of probationary teachers
- Resolution #24-25-42 regarding the release of temporary certificated employees
- Overview of the Bond Issuance process by Dale Scott & Company
- First read of updated Board Policy 6020 - Family Engagement Policy
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Board of Trustees is meeting for a special study session to review the development and current needs of the district's Ethnic Studies program. This session is for discussion and information gathering; no immediate action will be taken.
- Discussion of the current PVUSD Ethnic Studies program
- Review of program development and district needs
- Notice of a future Town Hall regarding Ethnic Studies
- Notice that a professional development vendor contract will be discussed April 16 and decided May 7
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Personnel Commission is meeting to review and potentially approve revisions to Chapter 16 of the Rules & Regulations regarding classified layoffs and reemployment. The body will also establish eligibility lists and review reports.
- Approval of Personnel Commission Rules & Regulations Chapter 16 Revisions (Layoff and Reemployment)
- Establishment of Eligibility Lists
- Approval of February 20, 2025 meeting minutes
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will meet in closed session to discuss four anticipated litigation cases, including one filed by the Pajaro Regional Flood Management Agency, and to consider whether to file a formal suit against ServPro for breach of contract. The board will also consider approving two teacher sabbatical leaves for the 2025-26 school year and discuss negotiations with employee unions. In open session, the board will vote on consent items including contracts for a charter consultant, a school psychologist, and summer programs with America Scores and Art Factory.
- Closed session discussion of 4 anticipated litigation cases, including Pajaro Regional Flood Management Agency v. PVUSD
- Consideration of filing a formal lawsuit against ServPro for breach of contract and negligence
- Approval of two teacher sabbatical leave requests for the 2025-26 school year
- Contract with Dr. Laurie Goodman as charter consultant for the 2024-2025 school year
- Summer program contracts with America Scores (soccer camps) and Art Factory (arts programming)
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a closed session to consider resolutions for non-re-election of certain probationary certificated employees and possible release, reassignment, or non-re-election of certificated management employees for the 2025-2026 school year. The board will also discuss updates on labor negotiations with employee unions and consider a liability claim. The public session includes approval of consent agenda items such as purchase orders, warrants, and grant-funded agreements with Cabrillo College and Career Ladders Project for dual enrollment programming.
- Resolution #24-25-24: Notice of non-re-election of certain probationary certificated employees for 2025-2026
- Resolution #24-25-25: Possible release, reassignment, or non-re-election of certain certificated management employees
- Closed session discussion of PVFT/CSEA/CWA negotiations update
- Liability claim against Pajaro Valley Unified School District (Government Code Section 54956.95)
- Consent agenda: Grant-funded statement of work with Career Ladders Project for dual enrollment systems development
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board will vote on five resolutions to reduce certificated and classified employee services for the 2025-2026 school year. The cuts are based on recommendations from the Sustainable Budget Team and the need for right-sizing due to overstaffing, as well as a restructuring of the Curriculum and Instruction Department. The meeting is a special session, so public comment is limited to these agenda items.
- Resolution 24-25-19: Reduce certificated employee services based on Sustainable Budget Team recommendations.
- Resolution 24-25-20: Reduce classified employee services based on Sustainable Budget Team recommendations.
- Resolution 24-25-21: Reduce certificated employee services due to overstaffing (right-sizing).
- Resolution 24-25-22: Reduce classified employee services due to overstaffing (right-sizing).
- Resolution 24-25-23: Reduce certificated employee services to restructure the Curriculum and Instruction Department.
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Personnel Commission will discuss revisions to layoff and reemployment rules and consider a new job classification. The body is also reviewing established eligibility lists.
- Proposed new class description for Music Accompanist, placed on Range 41 of the classified salary schedule
- First reading of revisions to Personnel Commission Rules & Regulations Chapter 16 regarding Layoff and Reemployment
- Approval of established eligibility lists
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Board of Trustees will meet to evaluate the Superintendent and discuss personnel actions, expulsions, and labor negotiations in closed session. The public session includes the introduction of a new employee recognition program and several consent agenda approvals.
- Mid-year evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Heather Contreras
- Introduction of the Red Apple Award for monthly employee recognition
- Approval of an associate member agreement with the Education Technology Joint Powers Authority
- Renewal agreement for the Super Co-Op (USDA Foods Cooperative)
- Waiver request for the 2025 Extended School Year special education program
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting and governance workshop (Day 2) to develop a Unity of Purpose and Governance Team Values. The workshop, facilitated by a consultant, aims to align the district's mission and vision with effective governance principles. The board will also meet in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation.
- Closed session to confer with legal counsel on 2 anticipated litigation cases (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2)).
- 4-hour workshop with Leaders 4Ward consultant Debra Hendricks on governance team values.
- Public comment is limited to agenda items only, with 2 minutes per speaker and a 30-minute total cap per item.
- Meeting is in person only, not recorded or livestreamed; masks are highly recommended.
- Board President Olivia Flores and all trustees are listed as attending.
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board will interview qualified candidates to fill the vacancy left by Trustee Kimberly De Serpa, who resigned with two years remaining in her term. Following the interviews and public comment, the Board will vote by majority to make a provisional appointment. The selected appointee will be sworn in immediately after the vote. The meeting also includes a governance workshop on developing unity of purpose and team values.
- Interviews for provisional appointment to fill Trustee Area I vacancy (resignation of Kimberly De Serpa)
- Candidates: Joy Flynn Wall and Nubia Padilla
- Public comment accepted in person (2 minutes) and via Google form (submitted before 2:00 p.m. on Jan 31)
- Board vote on provisional appointment after interviews and public comment
- Governance workshop (Day 1) with consultant Debra Hendricks on unity of purpose and team values
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board will vote on an agreement with Emmaus University (formerly Emmaus Bible College) to place student teachers in district classrooms for clinical experience. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- Agreement with Emmaus University for student teacher clinical experience (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one case)
- Special board meeting; public comments only on agendized items
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Personnel Commission will elect its Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the January–December 2025 term. Commissioners will also review the Mary Ann Gomez Scholarship and consider approving established eligibility lists. The meeting includes public comment and reports from commissioners and the director.
- Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2025
- Review of Mary Ann Gomez Scholarship and updated flyer
- Approval of established eligibility lists (consent agenda)
- Approval of minutes from November 21, 2024 meeting
- Next meeting scheduled for February 20, 2025
Board of Trustees: BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2026
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will consider consent agenda items including awarding a $120,000 annual uniform and laundry services contract to Mission Linen, approving a $37,315 change order for MacQuiddy Elementary School siding repairs, and a $20,000 change order for Watsonville High School bleachers. The meeting also includes closed-session discussions on personnel actions and union negotiations, plus public comment periods.
- Award $120,000/year uniform and laundry contract to Mission Linen Supply for up to 5 years
- Approve $37,315 change order #2 for MacQuiddy Elementary MPR siding replacement (new total $287,315)
- Approve $20,000 change order #1 for Watsonville High School bleachers project
- Partnership agreement with Pajaro Valley Collaborative at no cost
- Agreement with Emmaus University for student teacher clinical experiences