PVFT - Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers

06/23/2026

06/18/2026

PVFT superstars Anne Faustina, Carolyn West, and Mindy Dumont attended a press conference this morning outside Senator John Laird’s office to call on the state to fully fund prop 98! 👏🏼✊🏼

06/16/2026

An editorial by PVFT president Brandon Diniz, published in Lookout Santa Cruz today, addresses the ongoing concerns about leadership at Pajaro Middle School. PMS students and educators deserve a safe school led by an administrator they can trust.

Pajaro Middle School survived catastrophic flooding in 2023, but now faces a different challenge: a breakdown in trust between teachers, administrators and the district, writes Brandon Diniz, president of the Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers Local 1936. Teachers cite safety concerns, poor commun

06/08/2026

“Pajaro Middle School is flooding once again, but this time, instead of water, the campus is drowning in incompetence from the principal causing a lack of safety.”

A majority of teachers at Pajaro Middle School have voted that they have no confidence in Principal Nicole Killian, alleging she failed to follow safety and disciplinary protocols and calling for her resignation or removal. Pajaro Valley Unified School District said it takes all safety reports serio

06/06/2026

PVFT is hearing reports of science and PE release positions being eliminated at some elementary schools. 🚫🧪⛹🏼✂️

Did you get a notice that your site will no longer have science release or PE? Please reply in the comments!

06/05/2026

Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers Local 1936 held a vote of no confidence last month in Principal Nicole Killian, alleging failed leadership amid safety threats and other misconduct. The union also claimed Pajaro Valley Unified School …
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06/04/2026

06/02/2026

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In PVUSD we need to lead with kindness, respectful engagement, and professionalism. As we celebrate the achievements of our students during promotion and graduation season, we extend our heartfelt thanks to the families, staff, and community members!
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