News & Announcements

Dr. Bruton, Superintendent, sent a Parent Letter on Friday, April 30, 2021 containing information about Summer School, Graduations / Promotions, Student Vaccinations, and more. (Please click on this article to access the letter.)

Please read the parent letter that was sent out by Superintendent Bruton on April 23, 2021 containing an update regarding the inappropriate behavior allegations by clicking on this article.

Dr. Laurie Bruton, Superintendent, sent a parent letter containing information about the Elementary & Secondary Programs, next school year - 21/22, LCAP Survey, and information regarding SLVHS Athletics. (Please click on this article to access the parent letter.)

Please read the latest information sent out on Friday, April 16, 2021 by Dr. Bruton. It includes information regarding the Hybrid schedule, Transportation, LCAP, Student Vaccines, and Summer School Learning Opportunities. (Please click on this article to access the detailed information.)

On Wednesday, March 17th, at a regularly scheduled Board Meeting, the SLV Board of Trustees voted unanimously to contract with Leadership Associates, an Executive Search Firm, to advise the Board through this important process. Please click on this article to access the Superintendent Search webpage for ongoing updates and important announcements regarding this process.

Please read the important Travel Advisory information that was sent out on Monday, April 12, 2021 to determine whether it is necessary for you or your child(ren) to quarantine after returning from Spring Break. (Click on this article to access the detailed information.)

It has recently been brought to our attention that an Instagram site has been set up for survivors of sexual abuse to report their accounts of incidents. SLVUSD takes all reports of sexual harassment, abuse, and misconduct seriously. In light of the recent attention directed to this site, the District has prepared a statement to clarify expectations for personnel and reporting. (Please click on this article to access the District Statement.)

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in all educational programs and activities, including athletic programs. No person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity operated by the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District. Title IX protects all participants in the District’s educational programs and activities, including students, parents, employees, and job applicants. The San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment and sexual violence.

In addition to Title IX, the California Education Code prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in schools. (California Education Code § 220-221.1) Other state and federal laws also prohibit discrimination and ensure equality in education. (Please click on this article to access the REPORTING FORM.)

Please read this letter than contains information concerning reopening schools, transportation, Superintendent Search (links), LCAP Survey (link), ThoughtExchange, and LCAP School Site Parent Meeting dates and times. (Please click on this article for the details.)

Please read the latest information sent on Friday, March 26, 2021 from SLV Superintendent, Dr. Laurie Bruton. This communication contains links to surveys asking for parent input. Also included is a letter from the Santa Cruz County Office of Education regarding the new CDPH Guidelines. (Please click on this article to access this information.)