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Parents, teachers and former students urge unification at county committee meeting
Summary
Numerous parents, teachers and former students gave oral and written testimony in favor of unifying Greenfield and King City districts, citing continuity for students, consistent calendars and improved access for families (many written comments were entered into the record).
At the county committee meeting April 28, dozens of oral and written public comments were read into the record and several parents, teachers and former students spoke in favor of dual unification. Speakers cited continuity from preschool through graduation, smaller class sizes, stronger parent‑teacher partnerships and better access to services for families who live and work in the area.
Associate Superintendent Dr. Maria Alvarez, speaking for Greenfield, said aligning systems would create continuity that "allows for thoughtful planning, a responsive transition, and the opportunity to fully prepare for long term success." Several parents described personal impacts: one letter read into the record said, "Big Sur Charter School saved our daughter," and multiple parents said unification would permit consistent calendars and reduce travel burdens for farmworker families. Officials said all written comments from Greenfield residents supporting unification will be included in the official record.
