Pajaro Valley Unified School District - Sustainable Schools Advisory Meeting - 06/10/2026

The Pajaro Valley Unified School District held a Sustainable Schools Advisory Meeting on June 10, 2026, focusing on school boundary adjustments, enrollment cohort modeling, and facilities planning. Key procurement-related discussions included the district's $300 million budget for facilities improvements, the removal of 22-24 leased portable classrooms over the summer, and ongoing use of bond funds, developer fees, and the general fund for capital projects. The meeting featured a presentation by Preston Thomas from Oakland Unified School District, who shared insights on school consolidations, closures, and redesigns, emphasizing the importance of quality implementation and fiscal sustainability. Transportation was also addressed, with Director Paul outlining current bus routes, challenges such as driver shortages, contracted services costs, and potential efficiencies from boundary realignments and route consolidations. The district is considering a new bond election to address unmet facility needs beyond Measure M funding, with a survey planned for the upcoming board agenda. Discussions highlighted the impact of enrollment trends, staffing ratios, and programmatic offerings on budget and facilities decisions, as well as the importance of community engagement and equity in planning.