Pajaro Valley Unified School District - Sustainable Schools Advisory Meeting 08/19/2026

The Pajaro Valley Unified School District held a Sustainable Schools Advisory Meeting on August 19, 2026, facilitated by CTV Santa Cruz County. The meeting focused on analyzing demographic data, enrollment trends, and school boundary planning to optimize elementary school configurations in response to declining enrollment and aging infrastructure. Presenters demonstrated the use of GIS-based boundary planning software and discussed potential cohort models (four or five cohorts) to better align school capacities with student populations. Participants emphasized the importance of aligning educational programming with facility investments, community engagement, and ensuring safe, well-resourced learning environments. While no final decisions were made, the advisory group provided input on preferred cohort models and highlighted the need for integrated planning of facilities and programs to maximize resource allocation. The next steps include developing detailed models based on the four and five cohort options for further review.