News & Announcements

Effective July 1, 2021, eligible individuals may apply to their student's high school to change the letter grade on the student transcript to Pass or No Pass for courses during the 2020-21 school year. (Please click on this article for more information.)

COVID-19 and SCHOOLS: Efforts to Keep Students Healthy and Classrooms Open. If you missed the Town Hall, you may access the recording here. (Click on this article to access the recording link.)

For the upcoming year, families have two options for instruction, full-time in person or independent study. (Please click on this article for more detailed information.)

Ms. Levine, President, read the following statement during the action item to appoint the new Superintendent.
"The District contracted with Leadership Associates to conduct a nationwide search. As a result, eighteen individuals submitted applications to be considered. Following the competitive search and selection process, I am delighted to announce that Mr. Christopher Schiermeyer has been selected as the new Superintendent of SLVUSD. Chris brings with him an in-depth knowledge of our district, an understanding of our finances, and a comprehension of the management of our campuses. We are fortunate to have him as the new Superintendent of SLVUSD." (Please click on this article to read the Press Release.)

Shortly after the Special Board Meeting of May 13, 2021 ended, Dr. Bruton, Superintendent, sent out a District Statement. (Please click on this article to access the statement.)

Please read the parent letter that was sent out by Superintendent Bruton on April 23, 2021 containing an update regarding the inappropriate behavior allegations by clicking on this article.

It has recently been brought to our attention that an Instagram site has been set up for survivors of sexual abuse to report their accounts of incidents. SLVUSD takes all reports of sexual harassment, abuse, and misconduct seriously. In light of the recent attention directed to this site, the District has prepared a statement to clarify expectations for personnel and reporting. (Please click on this article to access the District Statement.)

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in all educational programs and activities, including athletic programs. No person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity operated by the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District. Title IX protects all participants in the District’s educational programs and activities, including students, parents, employees, and job applicants. The San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment and sexual violence.

In addition to Title IX, the California Education Code prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in schools. (California Education Code § 220-221.1) Other state and federal laws also prohibit discrimination and ensure equality in education. (Please click on this article to access the REPORTING FORM.)

Dr. Laurie Bruton, Superintendent, sent out a parent letter on Saturday, February 20, 2021 providing information regarding the plan to safely reopen schools. (To read the parent letter and access other important information regarding the Safe Reopening of Schools, please click on this article.)

Dr. Laurie Bruton, Superintendent, sent out an informational update letter from the Santa Cruz County Office of Education. (To read her email and to access the letter, please click on this article.)