VUSD has been looking into whether it is necessary to close one or more schools in our district.  The decision has been made to move forward with closures and discussions have started as to which schools should close.  At the end of the boards special meeting on November 9th, J Serra was ONE OF FIVE schools that remained on the list of possible elementary schools to close.  With that determination, we need your support more now than ever before! 

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Our Serra community means so much more than what the board is seeing, we need you to help us show the important parts of our school and what makes it unique.  We know time is precious, so we appreciate every minute you give us and our school.  Below is a current list of ways you can help.  We will try to update this website as the process moves along, but if you would like to stay current on all that is happening at our school and district, please follow our Instagram or Facebook accounts listed below.

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Write to the Board

Email the VUSD Board Members letting them know why J Serra is meaningful to you and how it is unique for our families.  Focus on the positive points of what our school offers and how that sets us apart.  Email:

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James Forsythe - James.Forsythe@venturausd.org

Shannon Fredericks - Shannon.fredericks@venturausd.org

Sabrena Rodriguez - Sabrena.Rodriguez@venturausd.org

Jerry Dannenberg - Jerry.Dannenberg@venturausd.org

Calvin Petersen - Calvin.Peterson@venturausd.org

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Attend A Meeting

The Board is meeting regularly to discuss these closures.  Make a sign or show up in Serra blue to the next meeting:

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November 10 - 6:00 PM - 255 W. Stanley Ave., Suite 100

November 17 - 6:00 PM

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Speak Up

Board meetings usually allow for some public comment, if you are comfortable, please speak up at these meetings.  An email is great, but getting to hear concerns add emotion that can't be easily conveyed in writing.  Remember to speak positively and focus on what makes our school unique.

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Focus Points

• Neighborhood school - let them know how often you walk to school because of its proximity to home.  

• Quick Drop Off - Serra is unique because we have THREE different drop off points for our parents.  If not waiting in a drop-off/pick-up line is important to you and your schedule, let the board know.

• Serra Park - If you frequently have play dates at the park after school or your kids birthday with all their classmates - add it to your message to the board.

• Safety - Not only is Serra one of the few schools completely surrounded by homes, but our campus has extra internal doors down the corridors that are an added element of safety in todays world.

• Playground - Our new playground is all-inclusive meaning kids with special needs get to participate in recess with the general education students.​

• Therapeutic Program - Our school offers a special education program for kids with high emotional needs that cannot be easily moved to a different school.   

• Want more??? - see the flyer below for more data points to add to your communication to the VUSD Board.​​​

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