2024-25 School Closure Resources

At the Feb. 19, 2025, VCUSD Board of Education Meeting, the governing board voted to close Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy, moving Vallejo Charter there, and to close Loma Vista Environmental Science Academy. Acknowledging financial challenges, the Board also unanimously approved $12.8 million in budget cuts, which included $7.4 million in staffing reductions. All closures and budget reductions will take effect in the 2025-26 school year.

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News and Announcements

Vallejo school district approves certificated staff cuts (opens in new window/tab)

Feb 17 2026

Families impacted by closures receive new school placements (opens in new window/tab)

Feb 6 2026

Highland met with shock amid school closures (opens in new window/tab)

Feb 6 2026

Upcoming VCUSD meeting to propose boundary map, staff changes (opens in new window/tab)

Jan 16 2026

Bay Area school district to close three schools, affecting 1,000 students (opens in new window/tab)

Jan 16 2026

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VCUSD Board of Education Approves School Closure Decisions and $32 Million in Budget Reductions

Dec 17 2025

Board Brief: Dec. 10, 2025

Dec 11 2025

A girl balances on a curb in front of handprints with written messages from Cooper Elementary School students about why they love their school. (Chris Riley/Times-Herald)

Cooper Elementary shows off after-school program (opens in new window/tab)

Nov 21 2025

Mateo Gallegos holds a sign supporting Cooper Elementary as his mom, Amy, reads a letter to the Vallejo City Unified School District from her parents during the fourth and final Vallejo City Unified School District town hall. (Chris Riley/Times-Herald)

Final town hall invites mirage of districtwide concerns (opens in new window/tab)

Nov 21 2025

Cooper Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association President Veronica García hands out flyers to parents with information about VCUSD’s final community town hall regarding school closures. (Chris Riley/Times-Herald)

Cooper Elementary doesn’t want ‘family’ broken up (opens in new window/tab)

Nov 21 2025

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Event Timeline

This timeline outlines the district's school consolidation process from April 2023 through February 2025. This timeline will be continually updated with new events.

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7-11 Committee Overview

7-11 Committee Recommendations

The 7-11 Committee advises the district on school closures and consolidations, gathering community input through public meetings and hearings. The committee assesses district properties based on factors like enrollment trends, transportation needs, and potential alternative uses. All committee meeting minutes, agendas, and relevant documents are made public, upholding transparency and accountability throughout the process.

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Understanding the Need for Consolidation

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Navigating Change: Reimagining the Future of Vallejo City Unified School District, Part Three

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Navigating Change: Reimagining the Future of Vallejo City Unified School District, Part Two

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Navigating Change: Reimagining the Future of Vallejo City Unified School District

Programmatic Benefits

Long-Term Financial Stability

Declining Enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there additional school consolidations planned beyond the current recommendations?

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My child’s school was closed, and I do not want them to attend their new home school. How can I transfer them to a different school in the district?

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I have a question that is not addressed here. Who can I contact?

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Where can I find more information?

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How can I get involved in the process?

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Why are schools closing and/or consolidating?

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How will students affected by consolidation impact lottery schools?

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When will families be notified of their new home school assignments, and how will boundary adjustments be handled?

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Will school closure or consolidation cause overcrowding or increase class sizes?

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What strategies will be used to support the integration of students at receiving campuses?

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With this shuffling of students, how can you ensure that my children receive the academic support they need from the start of the school year?

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How will special education students be affected by these changes?

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How will the District ensure my child has access to before and after-school care from the Expanded Learning Program, particularly at campuses that may see increased demand?

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Will my child receive the same programs, services, and support at their new school?

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How will students, families, and staff be supported during the transition?

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What is the district’s plan for repurposing or utilizing vacated school buildings?

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Given the declining enrollment, why weren’t schools closed earlier?

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What is causing the budget shortfall to require closures?

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What criteria were used to select schools for consolidation, and how were financial and academic factors considered?

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Is the decision final?

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Who decided to close and consolidate schools?

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Will my child still receive special education services if their school is closed?

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Will special programs like Expanded Learning continue if schools are closed or consolidated?

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If my child’s school is closed, where will they go?

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How were schools chosen to close and consolidate?

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Community Voices

We recognize the importance of keeping our community well-informed and providing avenues for feedback. Ask your questions anonymously and receive straightforward, accurate information straight from the source.

Looking to know the school zone for 409 woodrow ave.

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With so many elementaries closing, what will class sizes look like on the other campuses?

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How will the school boundaries be changed?

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Lincoln puts children at high risk. Training the children by what they see in the negative from day one. Close it and use it for the board office.

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We should not close schools that are doing so well with students and staff.

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Why can’t we change the time we go to school or can we change our short days to Friday or Monday instead of Wednesday?

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