Vallejo City Unified School District

  53 posts

  Jun 23, 2022

Vallejo charter network names Nick Driver as new superintendent

The Griffin Technology Academies Board of Directors announced this week that Nick Driver, who has been serving as acting superintendent since March, will fill the position permanently starting July 1....

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  Jun 08, 2022

Vallejo charter schools promise ‘turnaround’ after district’s threat to status

In a 179-page response the charter network released on Monday, GTA said it was in the process of remedying or had already fixed many of the allegations....

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  May 18, 2022

Council pledges $500K toward early childhood center in South Vallejo

The center is expected to provide childcare and early learning services to up to 300 children in the city of Vallejo....

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  May 03, 2022

Vallejo school board tells charter schools to fix issues or risk losing status

Griffin Technology Academies has until June 6 to remedy or refute the alleged violations....

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  Apr 21, 2022

Vallejo school board plans lifting pandemic restrictions, return to in-person meetings

As the number of COVID cases decreases, the district is looking to allow student field trips, hold prom, and invite parents to open house nights at schools....

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  Apr 07, 2022

Vallejo City Council to again vote on $30M loan for police HQ, protest planned

A police accountability rally is scheduled to take place ahead of Tuesday’s council meeting....

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  Mar 15, 2022

Vallejo school board to sell unused little league fields to home builder for $8M

The little league fields are one of two properties the school board sought to sell....

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  Mar 14, 2022

Vallejo charter network names acting superintendent following month of turmoil

The Griffin Technology Academies Board of Directors announced on March 8 that consultant Nick Driver will serve as acting superintendent....

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  Mar 11, 2022

Vallejo school district to lift mask mandate Monday

Masks will still be required during large indoor gatherings like assemblies and meetings....

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  Feb 01, 2022

Former Vallejo High School principal accused of defrauding churches

Sheila Quintana was arrested along with Staccato Powell for allegedly taking control of church properties and then using the real estate to obtain high interest loans....

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  Jan 06, 2022

Vallejo might purchase land from school district for navigation center

The city is considering purchasing four unused Little League fields on Rollingwood Drive as well as former schools on Grant Street and Farragut Avenue....

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  Dec 02, 2021

Vallejo City Council to be updated on proposed sale of 157-acres on North Mare Island

The seven-person council received a similar update in September, followed by skepticism from many community members who have questioned the lack of transparency surrounding the proposed sale....

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