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Recent Questions and Responses

I just moved to the city, and Mare Island has come highly recommended to enroll my children. My question is if Mare Island is on this list to shut down, what are some great alternative schools that you would recommend?

Read the full response about I have seen the news of the plan to shut down a few of the VCUSD schools, and I see that Mare Island Health and Fitness is potentially one of them.

For me it's not too safe to have my kids in there. Will there also be smaller classes or larger groups in each classroom now that they will be adding more kids? We already have 30 kids per teacher; it's way too many. I hope you guys are doing smaller classes for the benefit of the kids.

Read the full response about Loma Vista parents don't want to move our kids to Solano Widenmann. That school had 2 break-ins this year.

So where do you plan to send kids in his situation? He is thriving at Loma Vista, which is such an outstanding school it certainly should not be closed.

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your concerns. We understand that school closures and consolidations are deeply personal and impact families in many ways. No final decisions have been made yet, and the district is carefully reviewing all factors to ensure that students continue to have access to a high-quality education in a supportive environment.

Read the full response about From what I’m hearing, you are thinking of closing both Loma Vista, which is the school my family member attends through lottery placement and Federal Terrace, which is his home school.

Our top priority is the safety and security of our students and staff, and we recognize the concerns about differences in security measures between the district office and school campuses.

Like many administrative buildings, the district office has security protocols in place due to the nature of its operations, including handling sensitive information and frequent public interactions. In fact, it was the last district building to receive enhanced security measures.

Read the full response about Why is the district office more secure than campuses that house children?

We understand the importance of the Pennycook clinic and its vital services to students and families. Currently, the Board is not looking to close Pennycook Elementary. There have been discussions of moving it to a different campus so it has more room, but again, no decisions have been made. The schools will be discussed on Feb. 19 for possible closure or consolidation for the 2025-26 school year as part of the first phase of closures.

Read the full response about What will you do with the clinic at Pennycook if you decide to close that school? Thank you for sharing your concerns about the potential school closures.

We understand that timing is crucial for families deciding about their children’s education. At the Feb. 19 board meeting, we aim to finalize closures and consolidations for the 2025-26 school year. In the meantime, please enroll your student in their home school. If your school is impacted, we will contact you with your options and next steps. 

Read the full response about When will the closures and consolidations decision being made? As I need time to figure out my kids school next year.

Close schools that are lacking security. For example: Patterson, Lincoln, Federal Terrace. So many encampments, fires, prostitution. Things kids should not be exposed to but unfortunately is due to the surrounding environment.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and concerns. The district considers multiple factors in the decision-making process, including enrollment trends, facility conditions, budget constraints, and the overall impact on student learning. While Hogan is not currently being considered for closure, we recognize some of our school communities face challenges due to external factors, including safety concerns in the surrounding areas.

Read the full response about Why not close Hogan and then make other schools TK to 8th Grade?
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