Expanded Learning Policies & Funding Requirements
Pajaro Valley Unified School District
EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM
Pajaro Valley Unified School District EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM
Pajaro Valley Unified School District
EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM
EARLY RELEASE POLICY
After School Programs are to be open 5 days a week Monday – Friday, and staffed until 6:00 pm. However, it is recognized that this requirement does not provide for the safety and interest of all students and families. Our district has elected to establish a reasonable and equitable Early Release Policy that applies to all grant-funded after school programs. Recognizing the fact that the district boundaries expand some 125 square miles, and that student safety is the primary responsibility of all persons associated with the program, the district has uniformly elected to establish the following early release policy:
A child may be released early from the after school program prior to the end of program time at 6:00 p.m. based on the following conditions:
- 1. Attending a parallel program (programs in the school or community centers such as soccer, basketball, etc.) as long as an agreement or partnership with the program exists thus making this parallel program the child’s enrichment component
- 2. Family Emergencies (such as death in the family, catastrophic incidents, etc.)
- 3. Medical appointments
- 4. Weather conditions (especially if the child walks home)
- 5. Child accidents or discipline that occur during program time (program staff should call parent or guardian)
- 6. Safe Transportation
Attendance Recovery
Attendance Recovery
Attendance Recovery
As part of our After School Program, students who are with a certificated staff member may be able to recover missed school time from absences that occurred during the regular school day. This process allows the district to recover Average Daily Attendance (ADA) funding, which is vital for sustaining programs and services that benefit all students across PVUSD.
What This Means for Families
- Students in After School may participate in Attendance Recovery when they are with certificated staff.
- This participation helps the district maintain funding that directly supports educational programs, enrichment opportunities, and student services.
- If you would prefer that your child not participate in Attendance Recovery and ADA fund generation through the After School Program, you may opt out at any time by visiting your school’s After School Office.
Although our goal is for students to be present every day, and direct school-day instruction is always ideal, the Attendance Recovery Program provides an important opportunity for students who have been absent.
Through this program, students can recover lost instructional minutes for up to 10 days of absence. This helps them stay connected academically and reduces the negative impact of missed days. While participating, students also benefit from enrichment activities, academic support, and a safe, structured environment.
