After months of negotiation sessions, impasse was declared by all parties (VUSD, VUEA, and VESPA) on May 7, 2026, when the gap between the parties could not be bridged through continued discussion. The matter will now move to mediation, where a neutral third-party mediator will be appointed by the California Public Employee Relations Board (PERB), a neutral third party that will help guide conversations toward a solution.

Student craftsmanship, district-wide student art, and a shared gallery exhibition bring VUSD into the heart of downtown Ventura’s historic first Jackalope event, May 1-3

At its second meeting on April 23, 2026, the Ventura Unified School District (VUSD) School Closures Advisory Committee continued its work to better understand how declining enrollment is impacting schools across the district. The committee reviewed updated data and began a detailed evaluation process for each school site.

The Education Magazine just named Ventura Unified School District one of the 10 Most Admired School Districts, read thier article here. 

The Ventura Unified School District Board of Education recently took action at a Special Board of Education meeting held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, regarding three surplus properties: the Jewett Estate, Avenue School site, and Washington School site. Read more. 

The Ventura Unified School District is proud to introduce Sydney Traub as Co-Chair of the School Closures Advisory Committee.

Sydney is a 9th grader at Foothill Technology High School and previously attended Montalvo Arts Academy and Anacapa Middle School. Read More.