School Consolidation Advisory Committee (SCAC)

Over the past several months, our Budget Advisory Committee (BAC), which includes staff, parents, and community members, has met regularly to review our financial data and develop potential solutions. The BAC has been tasked with identifying $2.6 million in reductions to ensure fiscal stability and avoid the possibility of state intervention. Their thoughtful, collaborative work continues to guide our path forward.

To maintain long-term financial health and protect the high-quality education our students deserve, the Board of Trustees is now considering several long-term structural solutions, including possible school consolidation.  Some of the factors driving this consideration include:

• Underutilized Facilities: Some sites are operating far below capacity, increasing per-student costs and spreading resources thin.
• Cost Savings: Consolidation can reduce operational expenses such as utilities, maintenance, and administrative overhead.
• Revenue Opportunities: Optimizing facilities may allow us to lease or repurpose unused space to strengthen our financial position.
• Long-Term Stability: With continued enrollment declines projected across Santa Clara County, early action helps protect our future.

The School Consolidation Advisory Committee will:

• Meet in public according to Brown Act regulations
• Review data on enrollment, facilities, staffing, and finances
• Utilize weighted criteria encompassing educational, financial, demographic, facility, and community factors
• Develop recommendations for potential school consolidation based on clear criteria

This process will be guided by transparency, empathy, and the shared goal of supporting every student in Cambrian. The committee will base its final recommendation on data and a variety of criteria.

• Where: Cambrian School District Office (4115 Jacksol Dr.) in the Professional Development Center (PDC).  Meetings will also be livestreamed but not recorded.  Zoom link will be available within 24 hours before the meeting.
• When: 3-5PM
• Dates:

1.  Wednesday, January 7 
2.  Wednesday, January 21
3.  Wednesday, January 28 
4.  Wednesday, February 4 
5.  Wednesday, February 11

A recommendation from the SCAC to the Cambrian School Board is tentatively scheduled for March 5 at the Board of Trustees meeting in Professional Development Center (PDC) at the Cambrian School District Office (4115 Jacksol Dr).

The committee will use a data-driven and objective set of criteria, including:

• Educational Impact
• Enrollment and Demographics
• Financial Impact
• Facility Condition and Safety
• Community and Geographic Factors
• Student and Family Impact

Read through our FAQ, which contains some of the most common questions.  This document is regularly updated with new information.

 If, after reviewing the information above, you have not found an answer to your question, please submit your question using our SCAC Q&A Form, and we will reply within two business days of receipt. Thank you.