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Santa Cruz Valley Unified Board approves 2026–2032 strategic plan and new logo
Summary
The Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35 governing board voted Jan. 27 to adopt a multi‑year strategic plan covering 2026–2032, including prioritized goals, measurable outcomes and a proposed logo and slogan. The board approved the plan by voice vote after a yearlong committee process informed by about 1,200 survey responses.
The Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35 governing board on Jan. 27 approved a district strategic plan covering 2026–2032 that sets three top priorities — academic achievement, career readiness and safe, supportive learning environments — and commits to publishing measurable outcomes for each priority.
The plan, developed by a yearlong committee that met 12 times and reviewed assessment and demographic data, was presented to the board with a recommendation to adopt a new district slogan and logo. The committee said it collected roughly 1,200 stakeholder responses via email, social media and newsletters to inform priorities and goals.
Board discussion emphasized implementation and accountability: members said the plan provides a transparent roadmap to guide resource decisions, and site action plans will be aligned to district metrics. Presenters described a public dashboard approach where baseline data and year‑by‑year targets will be published online for each priority.
The board also reviewed the district's portrait of a graduate and agreed the portrait remains current; the plan as presented covers the 2026–2032 timeframe. Committee members proposed the slogan “Dream, Learn, Lead” and showed logo options; the board approved the plan including the proposed logo and mission/vision language as presented.
The motion to approve the strategic plan, vision and logo was moved and seconded; the record reflects the motion passed on a voice vote with board members answering “aye.” The meeting record does not list an individual roll‑call tally for that motion.
Next steps described by staff included posting measurable outcomes and baseline spreadsheets on the district website, returning any required policy items for formal board action if needed, and coordinating site‑level action plans to meet district targets.
Actions: Motion to approve the Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35 strategic plan, vision and mission with the proposed updated logo as presented; motion seconded; approved by voice vote.
What’s next: Staff said the plan’s mission and vision language (and any policy‑required approvals) will be finalized in follow‑up materials and that measurable outcome pages will be made public so the community can track progress.
