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Juanamaria Elementary School places significant emphasis in making a positive impact on student behavior, academic achievement, and social and physical development. All staff members are dedicated to providing a safe and comprehensive learning environment with instructional programs tailored to meet the individual needs of each student.
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The proposal follows two months of impasse. If accepted, VUEA members will receive an increase in pay, a contribution to their health savings accounts if qualified, and share the responsibility fairly in response to rising health benefit costs.
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In an innovative move, Ventura Unified took part of the $39 million Stanley Avenue purchase price in finished housing instead of cash. The District will own those units outright and can lease them without income restrictions.
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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.
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We are pleased to introduce the Chair of the School Closures Advisory Committee, Mrs. Peggy Maryanski, who brings a deep commitment to public education and decades of experience serving students and the Ventura community.
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Jostens has announced that five Ventura Unified School District schools have been named 2026 Jostens Renaissance Schools of Distinction, in recognition of their efforts to create positive school climates and cultures.
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VENTURA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NAMED A 2026 CALIFORNIA MODEL SCHOOL ATTENDANCE REVIEW BOARD PROGRAM
The Ventura Unified School District (VUSD) School Attendance Review Board (SARB) has been recognized by the California Department of Education (CDE) as a 2026 Model School Attendance Review Board (Model SARB) program. This statewide recognition highlights districts that demonstrate exemplary practices in improving student attendance and reducing chronic absenteeism. VUSD’s SARB is chaired by Vicky Yasenchok, whose leadership has helped guide the district’s collaborative and student-centered approach to supporting attendance.