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Porterville Unified board approves seven student expulsions with suspended terms and program requirements
Summary
The Porterville Unified School District board approved seven student expulsions across multiple schools on April 9, 2026, with several suspensions contingent on participation in the PASS program or placement at Vine Community Day School; the motion passed unanimously.
The Porterville Unified School District Governing Board on April 9 approved seven student expulsions across Citrus High, Monache High, Porterville High, Sequoia Middle School and Vine Community Day School. The board voted that, in several cases, expulsions would be suspended and conditioned on participation in the district PASS program or placement at Vine Community Day School. The motion was moved by Donna Berry and seconded by Pete Lara, Jr.; all seven members present voted aye.
Board documents specify the outcomes: Citrus High and two Monache High students have stipulations permitting return under a Suspended Expulsion Contract through the 2026–2027 fall semester if program conditions are met. Two Porterville High students were expelled for the remainder of the 2025–2026 spring semester and, if needed, through fall 2026 with transfer to Vine Community Day School noted. One Sequoia Middle School student faces expulsion with a review at the end of the 2025–2026 school year for possible return on a Suspended Expulsion Contract. One student at Vine Community Day School met the terms of a rehabilitation plan and is recommended for return to mainstream or alternative placement.
