We are considering charter status in order to improve our educational programs, to increase local control of our schools, and to increase flexibility of funding. Board meetings with public input will be held on May 1 and May 15. The SBE is expected to notify the District of their decision by July 1, 2001. Currently we are funded as a unified school district. School Site Councils will see an increase in responsibility and accountability.
Local control is one of the goals of the charter.
Our name will continue to be the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District. Charter status will not affect your student's college application. There will be no change in these programs. Yes, the District will retain our CDS codes, which are necessary for applying for grants. Yes, charter funding will provide the District with more funds than are available to our District without the charter.