VUSD School Closure Committee Meeting June

The Ventura Unified School District's School Closure Committee convened on June 19, 2026, to discuss potential school closures and related impacts. The meeting focused extensively on reviewing academic performance data, including test scores, chronic absenteeism, suspension rates, English learner progress, and graduation rates across various schools. Committee members examined detailed metrics from the California state dashboard and Smarter Balanced assessments to understand school performance in English Language Arts and math, with attention to socioeconomic factors and special education programs. The discussion also covered the transferability of special programs and the financial implications of maintaining certain facilities and sports programs, such as those at Foothill Technology High School. The committee reviewed criteria for evaluating schools, including academic achievement and program relocatability, to inform future recommendations. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but financial considerations related to facility use and program costs were noted. The committee scheduled upcoming meetings to address fiscal impacts and prioritization before finalizing recommendations to the school board.