Vista, CA – In the wake of a decade-long enrollment decline, the Vista Unified School District (VUSD) is seeking community members to serve on a newly created committee that will be tasked with making recommendations to the Board of Education about the future use of district-owned properties, including the possibility of school consolidation.
Community members interested in being considered to serve on the District Asset Management Advisory Committee may apply by clicking here or by stopping by the Operational Service Center at 1222 Arcadia Avenue. The application window will close at 5 p.m. March 24.
Over the past decade, Vista Unified School District has experienced a decline in enrollment, a trend seen in many school districts throughout California. Since 2012, the district’s student population has decreased by more than 6,700 students. This decline has resulted in a significant reduction in enrollment for many schools within the district.
The VUSD District Asset Management Committee will consist of no fewer than seven and no more than 11 members of the community. Members will be required to meet between four and six times between April and June of 2023. The committee will also hold multiple community forums to provide updates and gather feedback from the community. Parcels of land specifically identified for analysis by the committee include:
● Parcel #181-022-09-00: 1720 Monte Vista Road 92084 (Monte Vista Elementary School)
● Parcel #180-010-01-00: 550 Beaumont Drive 92084 (Beaumont Elementary School)
● Parcel #163-270-29-00: 740 Olive Avenue 92083 (Vista Innovation and Design Academy)
● Parcel #178-130-92-00: 2245 Foothill Drive 92084 (Rancho Minerva Middle School)
It is important to note that the identification of these land parcels does not necessarily mean they will be closed. The Board of Education will carefully consider any and all recommendations before making a decision related to the future use of each site.
“We encourage members of the community who are interested in serving on this committee to submit their application,” said Dr. Matthew Doyle, superintendent of Vista Unified School District. We want to ensure that the decision-making process is inclusive, transparent and collaborative, and that we have a wide range of perspectives represented.”
The Vista Unified School District plans to schedule an informational meeting for teachers, staff and families from the identified schools in the coming weeks. This meeting will provide an overview of the Long Range Facility Master Planning process and the role of the Asset Management Advisory Committee. Each meeting will include opportunities for questions and answers and will include interpretation in Spanish.
About Vista Unified School District
Vista Unified School District serves over 20,000 students in 29 schools located in Vista, California. The district’s mission is to inspire each and every student to persevere as critical thinking individuals who collaborate to solve real-world problems and innovate to improve the quality of life for themselves and future generations. For more information about Vista Unified School District, please visit www.vistausd.org.
Contact: Dr. Shawn Loescher, Chief Operations Officer at shawnloescher@vistausd.org
