School Closures
Our Roadmap to Resizing
Our district, like many in California, is facing declining enrollment impacting our funding and requiring us to consider closing and consolidating schools. As we embark on this journey together, the Roadmap to Resizing represents a carefully planned and thoughtful process designed to align our district’s resources with the changing needs of our students. This is an emotional issue for our community, and we are committed to making necessary adjustments towards building a more sustainable and student-centered future filled with opportunities for growth and improvement.
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School Closures Contacts
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Phone: 707-556-8778
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, Dec. 17
6 p.m.
Hogan Middle School Auditorium
850 Rosewood Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94591
Watch Past Town Hall Recordings
Schools Being Evaluated
After reviewing districtwide data, the district is examining seven schools: Cooper Elementary, Federal Terrace Elementary, Highland Elementary, John Finney Education Complex (programs would not close, but would be moved to another campus), Lincoln Elementary, Pennycook Elementary, and Steffan Manor Elementary. The Board of Education will make the final decisions by December 2025, with any changes scheduled for the 2026–27 school year.
![Cooper Logo 1B]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743807128/vcusdorg/zflqu3vvcizyqpvruj2b/CooperLogo1B.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743807128/vcusdorg/zflqu3vvcizyqpvruj2b/CooperLogo1B.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743807128/vcusdorg/zflqu3vvcizyqpvruj2b/CooperLogo1B.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743807128/vcusdorg/zflqu3vvcizyqpvruj2b/CooperLogo1B.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1743807128/vcusdorg/zflqu3vvcizyqpvruj2b/CooperLogo1B.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743807128/vcusdorg/zflqu3vvcizyqpvruj2b/CooperLogo1B.jpg","width":2000}])
Cooper Elementary
![Federal Terrace Logo 1B]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743807384/vcusdorg/zgteskxrrh7qt3ebyztw/FederalTerraceLogo1B.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743807384/vcusdorg/zgteskxrrh7qt3ebyztw/FederalTerraceLogo1B.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743807384/vcusdorg/zgteskxrrh7qt3ebyztw/FederalTerraceLogo1B.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743807384/vcusdorg/zgteskxrrh7qt3ebyztw/FederalTerraceLogo1B.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1743807384/vcusdorg/zgteskxrrh7qt3ebyztw/FederalTerraceLogo1B.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743807384/vcusdorg/zgteskxrrh7qt3ebyztw/FederalTerraceLogo1B.jpg","width":2000}])
Federal Terrace Elementary
![Highland Logo 1B]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743807649/vcusdorg/ikgpso4vvoqdrhu9m5uz/HighlandLogo1B.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743807649/vcusdorg/ikgpso4vvoqdrhu9m5uz/HighlandLogo1B.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743807649/vcusdorg/ikgpso4vvoqdrhu9m5uz/HighlandLogo1B.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743807649/vcusdorg/ikgpso4vvoqdrhu9m5uz/HighlandLogo1B.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1743807649/vcusdorg/ikgpso4vvoqdrhu9m5uz/HighlandLogo1B.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743807649/vcusdorg/ikgpso4vvoqdrhu9m5uz/HighlandLogo1B.jpg","width":2000}])
Highland Elementary
![John Finney Logo 1B]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743808516/vcusdorg/kufenfsipylcwc94dhrd/JohnFinneyLogo1B.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743808516/vcusdorg/kufenfsipylcwc94dhrd/JohnFinneyLogo1B.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743808516/vcusdorg/kufenfsipylcwc94dhrd/JohnFinneyLogo1B.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743808516/vcusdorg/kufenfsipylcwc94dhrd/JohnFinneyLogo1B.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1743808516/vcusdorg/kufenfsipylcwc94dhrd/JohnFinneyLogo1B.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743808516/vcusdorg/kufenfsipylcwc94dhrd/JohnFinneyLogo1B.jpg","width":2000}])
John Finney Education Complex
![Lincoln Elementary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730742549/vcusdorg/gaa1ydluun2o33yd0vzd/LincolnElementaryFinalLogoRGB_MainReversed.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730742549/vcusdorg/gaa1ydluun2o33yd0vzd/LincolnElementaryFinalLogoRGB_MainReversed.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730742549/vcusdorg/gaa1ydluun2o33yd0vzd/LincolnElementaryFinalLogoRGB_MainReversed.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1730742549/vcusdorg/gaa1ydluun2o33yd0vzd/LincolnElementaryFinalLogoRGB_MainReversed.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1730742549/vcusdorg/gaa1ydluun2o33yd0vzd/LincolnElementaryFinalLogoRGB_MainReversed.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1730742549/vcusdorg/gaa1ydluun2o33yd0vzd/LincolnElementaryFinalLogoRGB_MainReversed.jpg","width":2200}])
Lincoln Elementary
![Pennycook Logo 1B]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743809355/vcusdorg/mjndbj2ity0j1pdnokrz/PennycookLogo1B.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743809355/vcusdorg/mjndbj2ity0j1pdnokrz/PennycookLogo1B.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743809355/vcusdorg/mjndbj2ity0j1pdnokrz/PennycookLogo1B.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743809355/vcusdorg/mjndbj2ity0j1pdnokrz/PennycookLogo1B.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1743809355/vcusdorg/mjndbj2ity0j1pdnokrz/PennycookLogo1B.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743809355/vcusdorg/mjndbj2ity0j1pdnokrz/PennycookLogo1B.jpg","width":2000}])
Pennycook Elementary
![Steffan Manor Logo 1B]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743809654/vcusdorg/a0tzs9rv6bh99ttew5ee/SteffanManorLogo1B.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743809654/vcusdorg/a0tzs9rv6bh99ttew5ee/SteffanManorLogo1B.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743809654/vcusdorg/a0tzs9rv6bh99ttew5ee/SteffanManorLogo1B.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743809654/vcusdorg/a0tzs9rv6bh99ttew5ee/SteffanManorLogo1B.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1743809654/vcusdorg/a0tzs9rv6bh99ttew5ee/SteffanManorLogo1B.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743809654/vcusdorg/a0tzs9rv6bh99ttew5ee/SteffanManorLogo1B.jpg","width":2000}])
Steffan Manor
District Resizing Process
The Roadmap to Resizing outlines a clear, three-step approach for adapting our district to current and future needs. Together, these steps will help us build a stronger, more student-focused district.
![Step 1: Assessment and Exploration]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744760246/vcusdorg/k88jdudw6mmtulpndemt/AssessmentandExplorationIcon.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744760246/vcusdorg/k88jdudw6mmtulpndemt/AssessmentandExplorationIcon.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744760246/vcusdorg/k88jdudw6mmtulpndemt/AssessmentandExplorationIcon.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744760246/vcusdorg/k88jdudw6mmtulpndemt/AssessmentandExplorationIcon.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744760246/vcusdorg/k88jdudw6mmtulpndemt/AssessmentandExplorationIcon.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744760246/vcusdorg/k88jdudw6mmtulpndemt/AssessmentandExplorationIcon.jpg","width":2000}])
Step 1 focuses on gathering data and community input to understand our challenges and opportunities.
![Step 2: Plan Development]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744760246/vcusdorg/wgjj7zvpkhjwobugiged/PlanDevelopmentIcon.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744760246/vcusdorg/wgjj7zvpkhjwobugiged/PlanDevelopmentIcon.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744760246/vcusdorg/wgjj7zvpkhjwobugiged/PlanDevelopmentIcon.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744760246/vcusdorg/wgjj7zvpkhjwobugiged/PlanDevelopmentIcon.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744760246/vcusdorg/wgjj7zvpkhjwobugiged/PlanDevelopmentIcon.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744760246/vcusdorg/wgjj7zvpkhjwobugiged/PlanDevelopmentIcon.jpg","width":2000}])
Step 2 involves developing and evaluating possible solutions with stakeholder feedback and clear decision points.
![Step 3: Implementation and Transition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744760246/vcusdorg/xw3il0oaviwcnkukznxa/ImplementationandTransitionIcon.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744760246/vcusdorg/xw3il0oaviwcnkukznxa/ImplementationandTransitionIcon.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744760246/vcusdorg/xw3il0oaviwcnkukznxa/ImplementationandTransitionIcon.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744760246/vcusdorg/xw3il0oaviwcnkukznxa/ImplementationandTransitionIcon.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744760246/vcusdorg/xw3il0oaviwcnkukznxa/ImplementationandTransitionIcon.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744760246/vcusdorg/xw3il0oaviwcnkukznxa/ImplementationandTransitionIcon.jpg","width":2000}])
Step 3 centers on implementing the chosen plans, supporting those affected, and maintaining open communication throughout the transition.
School Closure Reports and Resources
This section provides a comprehensive collection of reports, meeting materials, and historical references that support transparency, informed decision-making, and effective community communication within VCUSD. Included are Equity Impact Analyses, Board resolutions, 7-11 Committee reports, and more resources that document the district’s facility planning and consolidation history.
District Resizing
Event Timeline
This timeline outlines the district's school consolidation process starting from Spring 2025 and will be consistently updated as the process moves forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Community Voices
News and Announcements
![Photo of district office]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760974081/vcusdorg/zqdnwnob830vndkbmtvx/buildingbackground.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760974081/vcusdorg/zqdnwnob830vndkbmtvx/buildingbackground.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760974081/vcusdorg/zqdnwnob830vndkbmtvx/buildingbackground.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760974081/vcusdorg/zqdnwnob830vndkbmtvx/buildingbackground.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1760974081/vcusdorg/zqdnwnob830vndkbmtvx/buildingbackground.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760974081/vcusdorg/zqdnwnob830vndkbmtvx/buildingbackground.jpg","width":2048}])
Board Brief: Dec. 10, 2025
A recap of the special board workshop and study session, Dec. 10, 2025.
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