Pajaro Valley Unified School District faces leadership change and board election
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Updated Oct 17
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What happened
Superintendent Heather Contreras is leaving the Pajaro Valley Unified School District to take a position in San Luis Obispo County. The district is holding an election for four board seats on November 3. The editorial board noted that Trustee Gabe Medina's behavior and insults were likely factors that drove Contreras to move on.
Why it matters
The district is facing an election amid reports of chaotic meetings and has lost nearly 7,000 students in recent years. The departure of Superintendent Heather Contreras and the upcoming election are considered meaningful for students, families, and teachers in the district.