The Pacific Grove Unified School District Board of Education on April 3 took a bundle of actions to manage near-term cash flow, update student devices and formalize staffing and program support — all by unanimous votes.

Board members approved a resolution authorizing a tax revenue anticipation note (TRAN) not to exceed $8,000,000, a standard cash‑flow tool the district uses when property‑tax receipts lag school-year expenses. Assistant Superintendent Jorn introduced the item as an annual request; after limited public comment and board discussion the motion passed 5-0.

The board also approved a phased student device refresh that will replace aging Chromebooks at Pacific Grove High School with HP G11 models as the first phase, adopted job descriptions and personnel arrangements for mental‑health and vocational assistant positions, and adopted two ceremonial resolutions marking May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and May as Mental Health Awareness Month.

Why it matters: the TRAN is a routine but material financing instrument that smooths cash flow for districts that receive large property‑tax payments only a few times a year. The device refresh is funded from the district’s Measure A EdTech bond proceeds and will affect high‑school computing capacity. The personnel actions formalize positions the district says are needed to sustain instructional and mental‑health services.

What the board voted on and the outcomes (at a glance):
- Resolution authorizing issuance of a Tax Revenue Anticipation Note (TRAN) not to exceed $8,000,000 (Resolution No. 1150 as presented) — motion made by Clerk McMurray, seconded by Trustee Otmar; passed 5-0.
- Consent agenda (items a–h as listed in the meeting packet) — moved by Clerk Neri, seconded by Trustee Schloss; passed 5-0.
- Resolution declaring May 2025 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Resolution No. 1151, adopted with typographical corrections noted in the meeting) — read by Executive Director Larry Hedquist; motion carried 5-0.
- Resolution proclaiming May 2025 Mental Health Awareness Month (Resolution No. 1152) — moved and carried 5-0; trustees emphasized use of local mental‑health resources and district staff supports.
- Student computing device refresh (phase 1: high school Chromebooks, vendor Troxera/HP G11 quote selected) — motion to approve phase 1 passed 5-0; staff described Measure A as the funding source.
- Job description: Mental Health Therapist (itinerant) — approved 5-0; the board and staff said the role will continue to support both general‑education students and students with disabilities.
- Memoranda of understanding and reclassification establishing a vocational assistant, culinary arts (retroactive to Jan. 1, 2025) and related job description — approved 5-0; the district said the funding comes from CTE grant resources.

Board context and next steps: staff said the TRAN resolution establishes a maximum borrowing amount; the district only draws what is needed and repays it when tax revenues arrive. The Chromebook purchase is the first phase of a multi‑year refresh; staff will return with procurement details as devices are deployed. Personnel and classification changes will be implemented under negotiated procedures and the district said any fiscal impacts tied to those positions are covered by restricted funds or are modest and budgeted.

Public comment and questions: community members asked for clearer forward‑looking budget transparency and for more details about the TRAN cap. Several speakers and trustees noted that a larger reserve would reduce reliance on TRANs in the future. Staff answered procedural and timing questions about procurement, warranties and device deployment.

Taper: Several routine items that required board approval (consent agenda, calendar changes and committee appointments) also passed. The board recessed briefly for mental‑health considerations and returned to complete the agenda.