Five-year charter renewal for Ceiba College Preparatory Academy in Watsonville

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Approve the Charter Renewal Petition for Ceiba College Preparatory Academy for July 1, 2027, Through June 30, 2032 Presented by: Chrissy MacLean, Director of Alternative Education and Charter Schools 5 min. report; 5 min. discussion Ceiba College Preparatory Academy submitted its Charter Renewal Petition to the Pajaro Valley Unified School District on July 1, 2026, requesting renewal for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2027, and ending June 30, 2032. Ceiba is a locally funded, classroom-based charter school serving students in grades 6–12 in Watsonville. The Board previously conducted a public hearing to consider the level of support for the renewal petition and to provide Ceiba representatives, employees, parents, members of the public, and other interested parties an opportunity to address the Board. Following a comprehensive review of the renewal petition and supporting documentation, the PVUSD Charter School Review Committee and authorizing staff determined that Ceiba qualifies for renewal under the Middle-Performance Category pursuant to Education Code section 47607.2(b). Staff evaluated the school’s academic performance, student-group outcomes, governance, fiscal condition, operations, enrollment practices, and compliance with applicable legal requirements. The review found that Ceiba has demonstrated significant academic and operational progress, including improved mathematics performance, strong graduation and postsecondary outcomes, increased English learner progress, reduced chronic absenteeism and suspension rates, and continued fiscal and governance stability. Staff did not identify grounds for denial under Education Code sections 47605, 47607, or 47607.2. Staff recommends that the Board approve the Charter Renewal Petition for Ceiba College Preparatory Academy for a five-year term from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2032. Any identified operational clarifications or minor concerns may be addressed through a Memorandum of Understanding between Ceiba and PVUSD and incorporated into the approved charter, as appropriate. Cost: There is no direct cost associated with approving the charter renewal petition. PVUSD will continue to perform its statutory charter-authorizing and oversight responsibilities. Funding Source: Not applicable. Applicable Board Goal: Strategic Goal I – Academic Excellence / Powerful Learning Attachment: PVUSD Staff Report - Ceiba College Prep Charter Renewal Petition (2027-2032).pdf Approve the Charter Renewal Petition for Ceiba College Preparatory Academy for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2027, and ending June 30, 2032, based on the findings and analysis contained in the PVUSD Staff Report.

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