Watsonville High School senior Desiderio Salinas-Holz has been appointed as the 2025-26 Pajaro Valley Unified School District board of education student trustee.
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Letter to the editor: Gabriel Medina’s leadership undermines PVUSD’s mission
In a letter to the editor, a Santa Cruz resident takes issue with Pajaro Valley Unified School District trustee Gabriel Medina’s performance on the job.
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In Pajaro Valley Unified, parents ask: How much power should police have in schools?
As students prepare to return to class, Pajaro Valley Unified School District is confronting a contentious debate over police powers in schools. Law enforcement officers argue their work prevents many students from ending up in the criminal justice system.
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Parents, teachers protest decision to end Barrios Unidos mentorship program at Pajaro Valley High
Parents and teachers are urging Pajaro Valley Unified School District to reinstate a contract with Barrios Unidos, a local nonprofit that provided on-campus mentorship to Pajaro Valley High School students. While district officials cite unmet performance outcomes, supporters argue the program was vital for students facing crises and should be prioritized.
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Heated Pajaro Valley school board meeting exposes deep divide over renewing contract to put police officers in schools
In a contentious meeting marked by accusations of racism and sharp divisions among members, the Pajaro Valley Unified School District governing board voted to renew contracts placing police officers in its three high schools.
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Former PVUSD trustee’s contentious past prevents appointment to Watsonville planning commission
Watsonville’s city council delayed a vote on appointing former Pajaro Valley Unified School District trustee Georgia Acosta to the planning commission this week, after a councilmember raised concerns about Acosta’s tumultuous history on the school board.
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Trump withholds about $10 million from Santa Cruz County schools
The Trump administration is withholding about $10 million in federal funding from Santa Cruz County schools as part of a broader freeze affecting over $6.2 billion nationwide. The cuts threaten key programs including migrant education, afterschool activities and support for English language learners.
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PVUSD sends apology letter to founder of ethnic studies consultant
Pajaro Valley Unified School District mailed an apology letter to ethnic studies consultant Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales on Wednesday, nearly two years after cutting ties with her over accusations of antisemitism. Community members who had demanded greater transparency criticized the board for not discussing the letter during the meeting.
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Six new principals and assistant principals to join Pajaro Valley Unified School District
Six schools across Pajaro Valley Unified School District are welcoming new staff members to the roles of principal and assistant principal.
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PVUSD announces Measure M citizens oversight committee
Pajaro Valley Unified School District has formed a citizens committee to oversee expenditure of funds from Measure M, the $315 million facilities bond district voters approved in November.