Vallejo City Unified Seeks Community Volunteers for Surplus Property “7-11” Committee

VALLEJO, Calif. — Vallejo City Unified School District (VCUSD) calls civic-minded volunteers to serve on a newly formed Surplus Property Advisory (7-11) Committee. This committee is an independent, citizen-led body that evaluates district real estate assets in the wake of recent school closures and consolidation decisions.

Earlier this year, VCUSD’s Board of Education voted to close two schools for the 2025-26 academic year, launching the first phase of a broader consolidation plan designed to stabilize the district’s finances while preserving high-quality learning for every student. To ensure transparency and broad community input as the district reviews its real estate portfolio, the Board has directed staff to convene a second 7-11 Committee, named because state law requires seven to eleven members who collectively reflect the community’s diversity.

“Our schools are the heart of Vallejo,” Superintendent Rubén Aurelio said. “By bringing parents, educators, taxpayers, business owners, and other key voices to the table, we can make thoughtful, community-driven decisions that safeguard VCUSD’s long-term financial health and keep students squarely at the center of every discussion.”

Guided by California Education Code § 17389, the 7-11 Committee will:

• Study district-owned properties that may be underutilized or designated as surplus.
• Weigh instructional needs, enrollment trends, fiscal realities, and community input.
• Recommend whether specific properties should be retained, leased, sold, or repurposed.
• Report its findings to the Board of Education for final consideration.

VCUSD seeks applicants who mirror Vallejo’s rich diversity and can take a district-wide view. Per state guidelines, the committee must include representatives from:

1. The business community
2. Landowners and renters (with an emphasis on neighborhood associations)
3. Teachers
4. School administrators
5. Parents/guardians of current VCUSD students
6. Individuals with specialized knowledge (construction, environmental impact, legal contracts, building codes, zoning, etc.)

Applicants should commit to approximately four evening meetings lasting at least two hours on June 5, June 26, July 10, and July 24, plus limited preparation time to review materials. Dates and times are subject to change. 

Interested community members can fill out the English or Spanish application on the district’s 7-11 Committee webpage and submit it to the district via the online form. You can also download it from the same links and email it to rightsize@vcusd.org or submit it to the district office by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27. VCUSD staff and board members will review all submissions, considering the applicant's alignment with the committee's diversity requirements and ability to commit to the meeting schedule. Appointed members will be selected at the Board meeting on Wednesday, June 4.

For detailed FAQs and additional information, visit the 7-11 Committee page or email rightsize@vcusd.org.