County School Budget Crisis & Restructuring
Key Questions
Why is there a push to rename Cesar Chavez Elementary in Alisal Union?
Alisal Union approved a committee to discuss renaming Cesar Chavez Elementary after sexual abuse allegations against the farmworker leader surfaced in March. The community is split on the issue.
What restructuring is proposed for South County schools?
Greenfield and King City are planning a 3-to-2 school reconfiguration for K-12 by 2028, with public input being sought.
$107M deficits enrollment declines/COVID funds end layoffs MPUSD/Salinas Elem/Pajaro Valley/PG; Alisal Union committee rename Cesar Chavez Elem abuse allegations community split; South Co Greenfield/King City 3-to-2 K-12 by2028 public input.
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Updated Apr 25, 2026