School Closure Information

 IMPORTANT SCHOOL CLOSURE UPDATE — CALLING ALL MOUND FAMILIES

VUSD has announced additional meetings in the school closure process, and the next few weeks will be important for families who want to follow the discussion and make their voices heard.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 — 5:30 PM
School Closures Advisory Committee Meeting
Portola Elementary Cafeteria
6700 Eagle Street

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 — 5:30 PM  (Middle and High School Discussion)
School Closures Advisory Committee Meeting

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

CALLING ALL MOUND FAMILIES

If you are able to attend and participate respectfully, please be there.

Wear your Mound gear, bring a respectful sign if you choose, listen to the discussion, and make your perspective known through the public process.

CONSIDERING SPEAKING? PLEASE CONTACT US.

If you are considering making a public comment at one of these meetings, please reach out to Mound PTO so we can touch base with you beforehand.

We have several prepared speeches and talking points available. If you would like help preparing your remarks, we can provide you with a speech to use or personalize.

You do not have to write something from scratch. We would simply like to connect with Mound families who are considering speaking so everyone feels informed and prepared.

The School Closures Advisory Committee makes recommendations; the VUSD Board of Education makes the final decision regarding any school closures.

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