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Special Board Meeting
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wtg-apmn-bww
Or dial: (US) +1 567-297-2252 PIN: 596 038 000#
To View the Agenda for the May 11th, 2026 Board Meeting Click the Link Below:
https://www.vallecitok12.com/apps/pages/Board-Agendas-Minutes
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wtg-apmn-bww
Or dial: (US) +1 567-297-2252 PIN: 596 038 000#
To View the Agenda for the May 11th, 2026 Board Meeting Click the Link Below:
https://www.vallecitok12.com/apps/pages/Board-Agendas-Minutes

Employees Making A Difference Honored
Congratulations to the following Classified Staff recognized at the ACSA Employees Making a Difference event. Holly Morris - Para Educator at HFE; Melissa Dawson - Food Service at AMS; Marilou Rodriguez - Para Educator at AME; and Jennifer Bettencourt - Site Lead for Hawks Hub.

VUSD Multiple Lines of Communication
Staying connected with families and providing timely communication is an important factor in supporting student achievement. VUSD has created a communication chart outlining all the ways we will reach out to keep you informed.

VUSD Teacher of the Year Recognition
Vallecito Union School District is proud to recognize Shonna Lewis as our Teacher of the Year.
Shonna teaches 4th grade at Albert Michelson Elementary and has been a positive and inspiring force in student learning at VUSD for over 10 years. Her dedication to her students, along with her passion for math, writing, science, and gardening, is evident in her classroom each day.
Selected by her peers for this honor, Shonna exemplifies excellence in education and a deep commitment to student success.
Please join us in congratulating Shonna Lewis on this well-deserved recognition.
Shonna teaches 4th grade at Albert Michelson Elementary and has been a positive and inspiring force in student learning at VUSD for over 10 years. Her dedication to her students, along with her passion for math, writing, science, and gardening, is evident in her classroom each day.
Selected by her peers for this honor, Shonna exemplifies excellence in education and a deep commitment to student success.
Please join us in congratulating Shonna Lewis on this well-deserved recognition.

VUSD Classified Staff of the Year Announced
Vallecito Union School District is proud to announce that Judy Bergantz has been recognized as our Classified Staff Person of the Year.
Judy serves as the school secretary at Albert Michelson Elementary, where for over 17 years she has been the warm, welcoming presence greeting students, families, and staff each day. Her dedication, kindness, and commitment to the school community have made a lasting impact on everyone she encounters.
Judy was selected for this honor by her CSEA colleagues and peers and was formally recognized by the Vallecito Union School District Governing Board at the March public meeting.
Please join us in congratulating Judy Bergantz on this well-deserved recognition and in thanking her for her outstanding service to our students and families.
Judy serves as the school secretary at Albert Michelson Elementary, where for over 17 years she has been the warm, welcoming presence greeting students, families, and staff each day. Her dedication, kindness, and commitment to the school community have made a lasting impact on everyone she encounters.
Judy was selected for this honor by her CSEA colleagues and peers and was formally recognized by the Vallecito Union School District Governing Board at the March public meeting.
Please join us in congratulating Judy Bergantz on this well-deserved recognition and in thanking her for her outstanding service to our students and families.
