California / School Districts / Pacific Grove Unified
The Pacific Grove Unified School District board adopted the March 26 agenda and approved consent items 4-0, including an out-of-county Disneyland field trip that prompted trustee questions about a private driver and late schedule; closed session produced no formal action.
California / School Districts / Pacific Grove Unified
At a March 26 special meeting, the Pacific Grove Unified board spent the bulk of its session on a facilitated governance training and self-evaluation, debating how to balance community input, subcommittee work and long-term fiscal planning; no policy votes were taken.
California / School Districts / Pacific Grove Unified
District safety staff reported upcoming Montage Health drug‑prevention presentations in April, a fentanyl awareness night April 7, Narcan and e‑bike safety booths at the Good Old Days event, and that the middle‑school fencing project has a notice to proceed with materials lead time of about eight weeks and on‑site work expected within 4–6 weeks.
California / School Districts / Pacific Grove Unified
Larry Hadquist, the district’s executive director of educational services, presented a multi‑year curricular planning report emphasizing alignment with state frameworks, ongoing pilots (TK Wonders, health curriculum Positive Prevention Plus) and near‑term plans to pilot high‑school math materials and review personal‑finance curriculum ahead of future adoption recommendations.
California / School Districts / Pacific Grove Unified
Forest Grove Elementary staff showcased their Universal Preschool (UPK) program, described curriculum and schedule, and encouraged families to enroll; the board presented certificates to students and recognized staff and upcoming outreach at the Good Old Days event.
California / School Districts / Pacific Grove Unified
At its March 5 meeting, the Pacific Grove Unified board reviewed a proposed five-pillar fiscal stability plan that includes a reserve policy target, exploring a parcel tax for the 2026 gubernatorial ballot, creating an education foundation, pursuing grants, and considering district reconfiguration and redistricting. Staff will return with more information and possible community outreach.
California / School Districts / Pacific Grove Unified
The Pacific Grove Unified School District board approved and certified its second interim financial report for 2025-26 on March 5, 2026, receiving a "positive" certification from staff despite a projected $1.6 million combined operating deficit and continuing pressure on some special funds.
California / School Districts / Pacific Grove Unified
After students and community members urged the board to protect Community High School, the Pacific Grove Unified School District board gave staff majority direction to develop staff-recommended reductions (Option A) for FY2026–27 and asked that personnel items be returned as separate action items with additional rationale before the March vote.
California / School Districts / Pacific Grove Unified
Trustees approved Phase 2 of a multiyear Chromebook refresh for Pacific Grove Middle School, citing supply-chain pressures and anticipated price increases. The measure passed with one dissent; trustees also discussed teacher training and how devices fit into broader EdTech goals.
California / School Districts / Pacific Grove Unified
District staff presented two reduction packages to close a projected 2026–27 shortfall, proposing elimination or reclassification of several certificated roles. The proposals drew sustained public comment urging protections for student-facing roles, and trustees requested further district-office staffing analysis before final action.