Tuesday marked the latest tier shift for Santa Cruz County, as COVID data pushed things back into the red. Beginning Wednesday, restaurants and theaters can reopen indoor service at 25% capacity, gyms at 10%. Other reappearances looming include high school football and live music.
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PVUSD school board to review $16K in questionable legal fees racked up during superintendent saga
Former Pajaro Valley Unified school board president Georgia Acosta might have violated policy by tallying up more than $16,000 in legal fees relating to the brief dismissal of the district superintendent Michelle Rodriguez — without approval from the rest of the board.
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California school reopening plan gets final OK, though some lawmakers wanted more
The legislation, which Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to sign on Friday, is the most far-reaching effort by legislators in more than six months to address the educational challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley middle and high schools eyeing paths back to in-person learning
Santa Cruz County’s expected transition into the less restrictive “red tier” of California’s Blueprint for Safer Economy is sparking both SCCS and SVUSD to begin communicating with parents about hybrid learning plans beyond the elementary level.
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‘Singing the same tune’: Return plans for middle and high schools quickly taking shape in Santa Cruz County
Five of six districts with secondary schools are gearing up to begin hybrid in-person and remote instruction in March and April — so long as the county moves to the red tier of California’s reopening framework, as expected. The sixth is strongly considering accelerating secondary reopening plans.
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‘Labor of love’: Scotts Valley kindergarteners return to classrooms, leading off wave of partial reopenings
Kindergarteners in the Scotts Valley Unified School District returned to in-person learning under a hybrid model on Wednesday, a milestone moment for the county that follows a year of remote learning.
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California’s $2-billion school reopening plan: What you need to know
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Field of dreams realized: Pajaro Valley High athletic facility unveiled after years of student advocacy
“The fierce advocacy by students, their families and the community have enabled PVHS to overcome countless obstacles and setbacks in the completion of this project,” school board President Jennifer Holm said.
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PVUSD targets April to get youngest students back in schools, plans to limit in-person time to 1.5 hours
Pajaro Valley Unified School District trustees approved a plan to return its youngest students to classrooms under a hybrid model starting April 5 — but students will spend far less time in person than in other districts.
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Santa Cruz County school districts — all 10 — announce timelines for returns to some in-person learning
The 10 school districts have mapped out phased returns to at least part-time in-person learning for elementary school students beginning in March. Find out when your district plans to start here.