School Closure Information

 URGENT CALL TO ACTION — MOUND, WE NEED YOU NOW!

This is the time for Mound families to SHOW UP.

We have reached an incredibly important point in the school closure process. The upcoming VUSD Board Meeting and School Closure Town Hall are opportunities for our community to be present and make sure decision-makers see and hear from Mound families.

We need more than a handful of families in the room. We need our Mound community there.

If Mound matters to your family, NOW is the time to show it. We need to demonstrate how much this school means to our students, families and community and make clear that we care deeply about Mound’s future.

PLEASE MAKE THESE MEETINGS A PRIORITY AND JOIN US.

VUSD BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
6:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 be early)
Ventura Unified School District
255 W. Stanley Ave., Suite 100
Ventura, CA 93001

PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY! We expect this meeting to fill up quickly. Do not wait until 6:00 PM to arrive if you want to make sure you can get in.

SCHOOL CLOSURE TOWN HALL

Thursday, October 15, 2026
6:00–9:00 PM
Buena High School

PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY! We expect a large turnout for the Town Hall as well. Come early to give yourself the best chance of getting a seat and being in the room.

RSVP — WE NEED TO KNOW YOU’RE COMING!

Please RSVP for either or BOTH meetings.

These events may fill up quickly, so plan to arrive early!

We want to show up as a strong Mound community, and knowing how many families are attending will help us prepare.

https://forms.gle/RLX8Q8165oXZno7y7

SIGN MAKING — TUESDAY 10/13

Let’s fill the room with Mound pride!

Tuesday, October 13
2:30 PM
Blue Tables at Mound

Stop by to pick up supplies and get inspiration for strong statements for your sign.

Then wear your Mound gear and bring your sign to the meetings!

For more information about sign making, contact:

Michelle Bowie — Ladybowie4@gmail.com

WANT TO SPEAK OR WRITE A LETTER?

Your family's story matters.

Everything you need to prepare a public comment, speech or letter is available on the Mound PTO School Closure Information page.

You’ll find Mound family survey results, data, letters and additional information that can help you develop your own message and explain what Mound means to your family.  In addition two flyers Michelle Bowie prepared are attached for additional reference.  

https://pto.moundschool.org/school-closure-information

ARE YOU RECEIVING MOUND PTO EMAILS?

Things are moving quickly, and we are sending important updates every week.

If you have not opted in to Mound PTO emails, you are NOT receiving these updates.

Please register:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOS-DLYtkgT9cr3JoL27OJIIVe27yBsOeoWA2krLMTBpwrmw/viewform?usp=dialog

MOUND — THIS IS THE MOMENT TO SHOW UP.

We cannot assume someone else will be there.

We need parents. We need families. We need our community.

Come to the meetings. Arrive early. Wear your Mound gear. Bring a sign. Speak if you want to speak. Write a letter. Bring another Mound family with you.

SHOW UP. BE VISIBLE. MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD.

Let’s show our community how deeply Mound families care about our school and its future.

WE NEED YOU THERE.

Stay informed. Show up. Participate respectfully.

Mound Elementary PTO

CALL TO ACTION

Help Keep Mound Open: Email & Letter Writing Campaign

Mound families and supporters, please join us in writing to the VUSD Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Antonio Castro to advocate for keeping Mound Elementary open.

Share what Mound means to your family, why you chose our school, and how its closure would affect you. Personal stories help show the impact beyond the numbers.

To support your message, please use the materials attached below:

• Mound family survey results

• The Mound PTO letter sent to the board, superintendent, and closure committee

• The slideshow, which includes data on all schools and information about the decision-making process

Join us at the town hall and make your voice heard!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 — 6:00–9:00 PM
School Closure Town Hall
Buena High School

Please attend in Mound gear and bring a respectful sign to show your support. Whether you write, speak, or attend, your participation matters. Together, we can help ensure our Mound community is heard.

James Forsythe — Board President
James.Forsythe@venturausd.org

Shannon Trani Fredericks — Vice President
Shannon.Fredericks@venturausd.org

Sabrena Rodriguez — Trustee
Sabrena.Rodriguez@venturausd.org

Jerry Dannenberg — Trustee
Jerry.Dannenberg@venturausd.org

Calvin Peterson — Trustee
Calvin.Peterson@venturausd.org

Dr. Antonio Castro - Superintendent 

antonio.castro@venturausd.org