# Pajaro Valley Unified School District - Sustainable Schools Advisory Meeting 09/15/2026

The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Sustainable Schools Advisory meeting held on September 15, 2026, focused extensively on discussions around elementary school optimal program models (OPM), cohort scenarios, and boundary adjustments. The committee reviewed multiple cohort models (three, four, and five cohorts) to address declining enrollment, special education placement, and community stability, with an emphasis on creating sustainable, high-quality schools. The meeting included a detailed presentation of boundary scenarios supported by a new interactive dashboard tool to visualize impacts. Committee members expressed concerns about staffing models, implementation challenges, and the need for clearer community engagement strategies. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to planning community input sessions and developing a representative survey to gather broader public feedback on school consolidation and boundary changes. The committee agreed to hold an additional meeting to collaboratively discuss survey content and community engagement approaches. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this session, but the discussion highlighted the importance of effective communication and data-driven decision-making in future district planning and resource allocation.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Sources
- [Pajaro Valley Unified School District - Sustainable Schools Advisory Meeting 09/15/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDWRoF7xrY4) - CTV Santa Cruz County