Excellent news! The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved the tripartite agreement between Ceiba, the City of Watsonville, and PVUSD. In a subsequent agenda item, the PVUSD Board voted unanimously to exempt Ceiba from local zoning ordinances.

 

This means our school can continue operating at its current location through at least the end of our lease term in 2044!

A huge thank you to the students, parents, teachers, and staff who attended the board meeting. Your presence and voices made a difference. I was proud of how our community showed up—respectful, caring, well-spoken, and full of empathy, reflecting the values we instill in our students every day. This decision secures a bright future for Ceiba, and we’re excited to keep growing together. Thank you for being part of this amazing community!

               -Josh Ripp, Head of School