Board Brief: Apr. 1, 2026

VALLEJO, Calif. - Here are key takeaways from Wednesday night's VCUSD Regular Board of Education meeting. View the meeting agenda.

Board Reaffirms Closure of Three Elementary Schools Following Public Revote

The Vallejo City Unified School District Board of Trustees unanimously voted to close Lincoln, Highland, and Pennycook Elementary Schools at the end of the 2025–26 school year, with students to be reassigned to neighboring campuses and supported through a smooth transition. The vote followed a public “cure and correct” process addressing Brown Act compliance concerns from Dec. 17, 2025, reaffirming the Board’s commitment to transparency. Superintendent Rubén Aurelio emphasized that the decision centers on serving students’ best interests and providing clarity for families and staff. While the district recognizes the emotional impact of this decision, it remains committed to supporting affected communities. The closures are part of a multi-year plan to address a $32 million deficit caused by declining enrollment, rising costs, and the end of pandemic relief funding, and follow months of public engagement, including committee input, community meetings, and surveys.

For More Information View Our School Closures Webpage

Approval of Vendor for Salary Compensation Study for VEA and VSMA Unit Members

The salary compensation study is designed to ensure VCUSD offers competitive, fair, and sustainable compensation for staff—specifically certificated and managerial staff—while supporting recruitment, retention, and long-term fiscal responsibility. The board has chosen Educational Management Solutions (EMS) to run the study.

The study will provide data-driven insights to guide negotiations and strategic planning, particularly during a period of budget constraints and workforce challenges.

CSEA has stated that it does not intend to participate in this study at this time.

Early Retirement Notification Payment for CSEA and VSMA

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was approved to provide a one-time incentive for eligible employees who submit an early, irrevocable notice of retirement. This incentive is intended to support the District’s staffing and operational planning.

Eligible employees include any permanent unit members working a minimum of 25 hours per week who was employed as of August 1, 2025. Employees who submit an irrevocable retirement notice by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026, will receive a one-time, off-schedule payment of $1,000 on the June 30, 2026, pay warrant.

The Vallejo Education Association (VEA) previously approved a similar MOU.

Supplemental Early Retirement Program (SERP) Approved for the CSEA and VSMA

The Board approved an agreement with CSEA and VSMA to create a Supplemental Early Retirement Program (SERP).

The voluntary program gives qualifying employees the option to retire early while receiving an additional retirement benefit provided by the district. To participate, employees must be at least 55 years old, have worked for the district for five consecutive years by June 30, 2026, and be eligible to retire through CalSTRS or CalPERS.

Participants in the program will receive a supplemental benefit based on 70% of their final salary. The program will take effect July 1, 2026.

Certificated staff approved the same program at the last board meeting.

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