Meeting
Pajaro Valley Unified School District - State of the District 10/09/2026
Body
CTV Santa Cruz County
Date
October 08, 2026
Jurisdiction
State & Local
Pajaro Valley Unified School District’s State of the District address, held October 9, 2026, reviewed district finances, student outcomes, and leadership transition. The superintendent reported a $374 million budget and management of the $315 million Measure M bond. The bond’s marquee project is a performing arts center at Pajaro Valley High School, with groundbreaking expected soon; converted portable classrooms are serving as interim performance and practice space. No contract awards, vendor selections, bid approvals, or procurement-related votes were identified.
The address also noted difficult budget reductions amid declining enrollment, anticipated school reorganization and closures, and ongoing investments in professional learning, reading instruction, and a new math program. The board’s stated priorities include third-grade reading, eighth-grade math, student supports, and community input. These priorities and the planned facilities project may guide future spending, but no specific new allocation or purchasing action was presented.
Source
CTV Santa Cruz County