Pajaro Valley Unified School District - Sustainable School Advisory Meeting 4/30/2026

The Pajaro Valley Unified School District held a Sustainable School Advisory Meeting on April 30, 2026, facilitated by CTV Santa Cruz County. The meeting focused primarily on reviewing the district's Facilities Master Plan, which addresses the infrastructure needs across 34 school sites with an estimated $1.3 billion in critical needs. District officials presented detailed assessments of school facilities, including structural, HVAC, and safety systems, and discussed priorities for capital improvement projects funded by bond measures, including an $80 million allocation approved by the board. Committee members engaged in discussions about data transparency, the process for answering questions, and the implications of potential school closures or mergers due to declining enrollment and infrastructure challenges. The meeting also covered student enrollment patterns, intra- and inter-district transfers, and the impact of portables on facility utilization. Action items included providing updated and more detailed data to the committee, clarifying definitions and weighting of facility condition indices, and continuing to monitor and update the Facilities Master Plan in phases. The committee emphasized the importance of making informed, equitable decisions regarding facility investments and potential school consolidations, with a focus on sustainability and community impact.