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Cotati-Rohnert Park schools outline new programs, preschool and Sonoma State early‑admission partnership
Summary
Cotati‑Rohnert Park Unified School District Superintendent Maite Uteuri briefed the Cotati City Council on district initiatives including an expanded preschool at El Colegio, a community schools grant at John Reed, expanded career‑technical pathways, campus solar installations and a Sonoma State early‑admission pathway for Rancho Cotati students.
Maite Uteuri, superintendent of the Cotati‑Rohnert Park Unified School District, told the Cotati City Council the district is expanding early‑childhood programs, building career‑technical pathways and pursuing partnerships to support student outcomes.
Uteuri said the district is opening a new program at the El Colegio site with capacity for 24 infants and 24 preschoolers this school year, and that a community schools grant at the John Reed site supports a family resource center and counseling services. She noted partnerships with CPI and Seneca for mental‑health and in‑school supports.
Uteuri described career and technical education expansions at Rancho Cotati High School and other sites, and said the district is placing solar panels at all school sites and — funded by a voter‑approved bond — installing campus cameras where they are not already present. She also described a new student senate and said a pathway partnership with Sonoma State will provide an "automatic admission" pathway for students who meet criteria at Rancho Cotati.
Nut graf: The presentation was informational only. Council members welcomed the emphasis on technical pathways and student leadership, and Uteuri asked for continued city‑school coordination for safety and community events.
Council and public response: Councilmember Harvey and Councilmember Sparks both praised the career‑technical pathways. Councilmember Harvey highlighted the potential benefits for students; Sparks described the applicant pool for planning‑commission seats as evidence of civic engagement and praised district investments. The council invited the superintendent to provide an annual update.
During public comment a resident asked about student proficiency levels in English and math, noting concerns about basic literacy and numeracy; Uteuri did not provide detailed proficiency figures during the meeting and said she would return with follow‑up if requested. The questioner asked whether proficiency rates matched other districts; the superintendent focused her presentation on programs, pathways and supports.
Ending: The presentation did not require council action. Uteuri said the district welcomes continued interagency cooperation and promised to provide additional information on metrics if the council requests it.
