Vallejo City Unified School District Board of Education Receives Updated Equity Impact Analysis

VALLEJO, Calif. - The Vallejo City Unified School District (VCUSD) Board of Education voted unanimously to accept the resolution calling for the draft equity impact analysis (EIA) and review of it on Wednesday night. This decision marks a significant step in the district’s ongoing efforts to ensure that school closures and consolidations are approached with equity and transparency at the forefront.

The Board also heard community feedback, which will be incorporated into the final version of the EIA. The community’s input has been crucial in shaping the district’s approach to these difficult but necessary decisions.

California Assembly Bill 1912 requires school districts in financial distress to conduct an equity impact analysis when considering school closures or consolidations to guard against discrimination and ensure community input. Though the board had voted and received an equity impact analysis before, since it has been more than a year since the governing team received the report, staff was obligated to share it again. 

“We understand that school closures and consolidations are emotional and complex decisions, which is why we are committed to an open and thoughtful process,” said VCUSD Superintendent Rubén Aurelio. “The updated equity impact analysis helps ensure we make decisions prioritizing our students’ needs, especially those historically underserved. We deeply appreciate the community’s engagement and will continue working together for the future of Vallejo’s schools.”

The proposed resolutions that the board will vote on, which are set to take effect at the start of the 2025-26 school year, include the following:

1. Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy Closure and Relocation of Vallejo Charter School: Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy will close. Vallejo Charter School will move to the Mare Island campus for the 2025-26 school year. The district would repurpose the Vallejo Charter School property.

2. Reconfiguration of Loma Vista Environmental Science Academy: Grades 6-8 would move to Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy, converting Loma Vista into a TK-5 school. The district will convert the middle school’s current space for expanded learning programs or other needs, such as professional development.

3. Closure of Loma Vista Environmental Science Academy: The district will close the entire school and allocate the space for district use, excluding the farm.

The final EIA report and the three resolutions will be presented at the next regular board meeting on Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. at Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy (400 Rickover Street, Vallejo, CA 94592). This meeting will be pivotal in making the final determinations regarding school closures or consolidations for the 2025-26 school year. Families, students, and community members are encouraged to attend to stay informed and engaged in the process.

The VCUSD Board of Education remains committed to making data-driven decisions that prioritize student success, optimize resources, and support the district's long-term stability.