School budgets, enrollment and family services

MVWSD is pursuing another $8–8.5 million in reductions, with recommendations expected in November and a January vote; enrollment is projected to decline to 4,557 by 2031–32. The latest superintendent newsletter reports strong ELA and math ratings, science rising to Very High, chronic absenteeism down to 9.5%, and persistent gaps for English Learners and students with disabilities; a $4.1 million playground plan is not expected to begin until summer 2028. The Mountain View High student-newspaper lawsuit is set for trial November 23, with allegations and denials disputed.