The seven-member Pajaro Valley Unified School District board has three members following the November election and new leaders.
In December, newly elected trustees: Gabriel Medina, Trustee Area III, Carol Turley, Trustee Area II, and Jessica Carrasco, Trustee Area VI, took their oath of office.
Then the board chose a new president, Olivia Flores and vice president/clerk Dr. Misty Navarro.
Oliva Flores
Flores, a graduate of Watsonville High with a degree in architecture, was elected in 2022 on a platform of “Safety, Education and employing well-paid certificated teachers in every classroom.” She has three children and owns a design and construction business with her husband.
Navarro is an Aptos parent and an emergency medicine physician who has worked for Salinas Valley Health for the past 16 years.
In 2025, the board will meet every third Wednesday with closed session at 5 p.m. and public session at 6 p.m. at the district office.
Special dates this year: March 5, approving the second interim budget report, April 23, student recognition virtual, June 11, approving third interim budget report as needed, and July 30 closed session for superintendent evaluation.
TOP PHOTO: Kim De Sherpa, departing board member with new PVUSD board and Superintendent Dr Heather Contreras.