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Board members approved a resolution authorizing a tax revenue anticipation note (TRAN) not to exceed $8,000,000, a standard cash‑flow tool the district uses when property‑tax receipts lag school-year expenses. Assistant Superintendent Jorn introduced the item as an annual request; after limited public comment and board discussion the motion passed 5-0.

The board also approved a phased student device refresh that will replace aging Chromebooks at Pacific Grove High School with HP G11 models as the first phase, adopted job descriptions and personnel arrangements for mental‑health and vocational assistant positions, and adopted two ceremonial resolutions marking May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and May as Mental Health Awareness Month.

Why it matters: the TRAN is a routine but material financing instrument that smooths cash flow for districts that receive large property‑tax payments only a few times a year. The device refresh is funded from the district’s Measure A EdTech bond proceeds and will affect high‑school computing capacity. The personnel actions formalize positions the district says are needed to sustain instructional and mental‑health services.

What the board voted on and the outcomes (at a glance):
- Resolution authorizing issuance of a Tax Revenue Anticipation Note (TRAN) not to exceed $8,000,000 (Resolution No. 1150 as presented) — motion made by Clerk McMurray, seconded by Trustee Otmar; passed 5-0.
- Consent agenda (items a–h as listed in the meeting packet) — moved by Clerk Neri, seconded by Trustee Schloss; passed 5-0.
- Resolution declaring May 2025 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Resolution No. 1151, adopted with typographical corrections noted in the meeting) — read by Executive Director Larry Hedquist; motion carried 5-0.
- Resolution proclaiming May 2025 Mental Health Awareness Month (Resolution No. 1152) — moved and carried 5-0; trustees emphasized use of local mental‑health resources and district staff supports.
- Student computing device refresh (phase 1: high school Chromebooks, vendor Troxera/HP G11 quote selected) — motion to approve phase 1 passed 5-0; staff described Measure A as the funding source.
- Job description: Mental Health Therapist (itinerant) — approved 5-0; the board and staff said the role will continue to support both general‑education students and students with disabilities.
- Memoranda of understanding and reclassification establishing a vocational assistant, culinary arts (retroactive to Jan. 1, 2025) and related job description — approved 5-0; the district said the funding comes from CTE grant resources.

Board context and next steps: staff said the TRAN resolution establishes a maximum borrowing amount; the district only draws what is needed and repays it when tax revenues arrive. The Chromebook purchase is the first phase of a multi‑year refresh; staff will return with procurement details as devices are deployed. Personnel and classification changes will be implemented under negotiated procedures and the district said any fiscal impacts tied to those positions are covered by restricted funds or are modest and budgeted.

Public comment and questions: community members asked for clearer forward‑looking budget transparency and for more details about the TRAN cap. Several speakers and trustees noted that a larger reserve would reduce reliance on TRANs in the future. Staff answered procedural and timing questions about procurement, warranties and device deployment.

Taper: Several routine items that required board approval (consent agenda, calendar changes and committee appointments) also passed. The board recessed briefly for mental‑health considerations and returned to complete the agenda.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","PGUSD Board Meeting April 4, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Pacific Grove Unified School District Board of Education on April 3 took a bundle of actions to manage near‑term cash flow, update student devices and formalize staffing and program support — all by unanimous votes.","taxTitle","Pacific Grove Unified, School Districts, California","taxId",60770,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6088739,"Pacific Grove students showcase orchestra and culinary programs; culinary team places at ProStart competition",1319,223000,1542000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2879759-820b63259df34de31874959d91ae21fd&start=223&end=1542","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2879759-820b63259df34de31874959d91ae21fd/thumbnail_223000.jpg","/articles/6088739/California/Pacific-Grove-students-showcase-orchestra-and-culinary-programs-culinary-team-places-at-ProStart-competition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6088739-b52c5607edb481f292da176c9050c09a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770432555&Signature=footnysvvUzrCreMvN2jNpHtDzJFYhG-G5wr-Zzht8DMWIrHWcsKzO8P6JkVduoCv1pPWO2TaKHjpjc0rH-s22ymCa5iJpJr30KPKPaAZgU24VfrcJjPewWR6IDs4Q689DbMVnXbeyG1GB7g5brWvVYEIE2pxG4dc-FmQI0ELY5kFRSoGKa~AVgGU22mQ0vZjRpktDNsibIT0WKIB-hWKmuqra2~tOJh2ocoAoZAq9MJUcUEmWbFzkCE~lyfUjUDL0tYERZUWJzFjmdIqypFPnEVjP8dmWxSXeZzS47~03w08p0xBk5LHEzZTG20CsrUq6FVEE3Eb2Ax--Ofdd~c5w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pacific Grove Unified School District board meeting on April 3 included two community presentations: an elementary orchestra showcase and a report from the high‑school culinary arts program following the ProStart competition.

Elementary music: Nathan Cohen, the district’s fourth‑ and fifth‑grade band and orchestra teacher, introduced a short video and invited several students to speak about learning instruments for the first time. Fourth‑grader Hila Costa described percussion as “pretty fun” and said her teacher was “really patient.” Fifth‑grader Mac Rolstad spoke for the string players: “I play cello because it sounds beautiful,” he said, adding that learning new notes and songs was the most enjoyable part of orchestra.

Culinary arts and ProStart: Imogen Erickson, culinary instructor at Pacific Grove High School, summarized the year‑long work that led teams to the national ProStart competition in Los Angeles. Student captains described their experiences under competition conditions: Destiny Craft said teams had 30 minutes to prep and one hour to cook two identical fine‑dining plates, working on portable burners and under time pressure; her team placed sixth of 31 teams. Zach Fernandez, captain of a management team, described building Cruisin Coffee Company, a Latin‑inspired mobile coffee concept, and said the program teaches “basic life skills such as problem solving, working under pressure, teamwork, and most importantly, building a family.” Other students described menu items they prepared (mole‑rubbed rack of lamb, tres leches chiffon cake) and the networking they did at the event.

Why it matters: Board members and the superintendent praised both programs for giving students practical skill and sustained opportunities to perform and compete. The culinary presentation emphasized career and entrepreneurship pathways, while the orchestra showcase highlighted early‑instrument learning and cross‑site collaboration between Forest Grove and Robert Down elementary schools.

Taper: The board presented certificates to the student performers and culinary team and recognized teachers Nathan Cohen and Imogen Erickson for program leadership.","Elementary orchestra students and Pacific Grove High culinary teams presented their work at the board meeting; students described learning experiences and ProStart competition results.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6088744,"Pacific Grove board discusses universal pre‑K (UPK) implementation, parents and teachers urge keeping 'summer' children in neighborhood schools",0,10986000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2879759-820b63259df34de31874959d91ae21fd&start=10986&end=10986","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2879759-820b63259df34de31874959d91ae21fd/thumbnail_10986000.jpg","/articles/6088744/California/Pacific-Grove-board-discusses-universal-preK-UPK-implementation-parents-and-teachers-urge-keeping-summer-children-in-neighborhood-schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6088744-9568a842aaf7e96a675163eadb372233/orig.mp4?Expires=1770432555&Signature=X9XvSufxrSRhUX4icFTRcHy6skKOsE01SSSpeECaUER6iusrB1b9p8QA28AlGnHYZe8x4rlMJEPCPmB-8LOG-Vno9Uwusdi-6X417-XZrl8xXcU-MpeLE8RyJzSwarcN-SMWeLVjpYYfFGX3il3bm3zzklgJjJGM7gFMYtBJJsISo~frkyky7gqPK3rl7mz7vh3uMIKpx70ce864zxu-xU2o2ykRz8LOifmgNKS5~BM18TH1FX~0wu3LDZRZkNcC3aqKqrwt24yt6c5BlEn12VmxEvxrBghV35Gmn1Y9Byh7QrO1ZkalqnVMiW0lOpWhfsx-HfnJnv31wbtOuEVkJg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff and trustees spent a substantial portion of the April 3 meeting discussing how Pacific Grove Unified will respond to California’s universal pre‑K (UPK) timeline and whether to admit children born in the summer months to district TK classes in 2025–26.

Larry Hedquist, executive director of educational services, reviewed the legislative history and the phased expansion that led to the state’s UPK roll‑out. He described three options for PGUSD: maintain the current cutoff (June 2) and defer expansion; adopt the state’s full September 1 cutoff (which would require smaller class sizes and additional staffing consistent with UPK apportionment rules); or adopt the September 1 cutoff while retaining the district’s current class‑size maximum and adding non‑teaching support staff to meet the adult‑to‑student ratios required for early‑enrollment students.

The district recommended Option 1 — keep the current June 2 cutoff for planning for next school year — citing immediate fiscal constraints and the lack of a UPK apportionment for basic‑aid districts like Pacific Grove. Superintendent Dr. Linda Adamson told the board staff and trustees are continuing to pursue state advocacy on funding and would re‑evaluate after preregistration and any state decisions.

Why it matters: the state’s UPK expansion changes which children are entitled to transitional kindergarten; for families with summer births, the choice affects whether a child starts in TK at their neighborhood school or waits to enter kindergarten. Parents and a TK teacher urged the board to adopt the UPK expansion or, at minimum, adopt local measures to keep summer‑born children with their neighborhood peers.

Comments from teachers and parents: Erica Chavez, a TK teacher who also identified herself as PGTA vice‑president, said TK instruction provides specific social‑emotional and executive‑functioning supports and urged the board to consider a fiscal compromise (option 3) if option 2 is cost‑prohibitive: “We are a culture of we, and that includes our youngest learners,” she said. Several parents described the anxiety that uncertain placements cause for very young children who anticipate attending their neighborhood school.

Board concerns and next steps: trustees asked technical questions about adult‑to‑student ratios, class‑size maxima, and the district’s authority as a basic‑aid LEA. Staff answered that early‑enrollment (admitting children younger than the current cutoff) would change the adult:student ratio from 1:12 to 1:10, reduce maximum class size from 24 to 20 under UPK rules, and create incremental costs the district would have to cover if it does not receive state apportionment funds. Staff recommended maintaining the June‑2 cutoff for the 2025–26 planning cycle and reviewing decisions after May registration totals and any state funding guidance arrive.

Taper: Board members emphasized they value early education and community continuity. Staff said they will contact affected families directly, continue advocacy for funding, and return to the board with enrollment figures and a recommendation once preregistration closes.","District staff outlined state UPK timeline and three local options for next school year; parents, a TK teacher and trustees weighed fiscal constraints, continuity and program quality during a lengthy public discussion.","actionData","errors"]

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Pacific Grove Unified board approves cash-flow note, device refresh and staffing actions; adopts proclamations on AAPI and mental health

Pacific Grove students showcase orchestra and culinary programs; culinary team places at ProStart competition

Pacific Grove board discusses universal pre‑K (UPK) implementation, parents and teachers urge keeping 'summer' children in neighborhood schools