The Board received a school site presentation from Principal Cristina Velasco, and student leaders Arianna, LaiLani, Itzel, Teaghan, and Fatima highlighting the continued success of the Georgia Brown Dual Immersion program.

Georgia Brown remains active in the Paso Robles community, participating in local parades, hosting Oranges with Officers and Career Day, welcoming firefighter safety presentations, and leading a canned food drive that collected 1,500 cans for families in need. Students also participate in elementary athletics to build school spirit and connection.

Family engagement remains strong through Back to School Night, Fiesta de Octubre, Literacy Night, STEAM Night, and the 7th Grade Dance. Upcoming events include:

Principal Velasco also celebrated the Robotics Club’s outstanding first season. Georgia Brown's Robotics Teams earned all six VEX Robotics awards—the only school in San Luis Obispo or Santa Barbara County to do so. Both teams qualified for the Southern California Championships in March, and the elementary team is currently ranked 770th out of more than 10,000 teams worldwide.

ELAC families were highlighted as 45 students prepare to celebrate reclassification on May 7!

Lastly, the new playground remains on track for completion February 24.

The Board received an informational presentation from Megan Cannon, College and Career Coordinator, outlining the design of an Early College program for Paso Robles High School. In addition to dual enrolled courses, this program would allow students to earn high school and college credit simultaneously through structured pathways, including CTE-aligned options and general education tracks. The presentation highlighted increased college completion likelihood, and a phased implementation beginning in the 2026–27 school year.

The Board approved a resolution recognizing and supporting America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, also known as the Semiquincentennial. The resolution affirms the District’s commitment to civic education and requires all PRJUSD educators to infuse educational opportunities throughout the second half of the school year into their classroom instruction. Each school is also asked to celebrate this milestone in a unique way.

The Board approved a resolution formally recognizing February as Black History Month. The resolution honors the contributions, achievements, and history of Black Americans and reaffirms the District’s commitment to inclusion, equity, and education.

The Board approved the purchase of a new Mini Quick Cafe for Paso Robles High School, replacing the existing “Hula Hut” food service structure. The upgraded unit will include a 2 door refrigerator, temperature controlled food wells, roll down/up door, modern food-service equipment, and health-code-required features. The Quick Cafe will be funded through cafeteria funds, and is scheduled for installation over spring break.

The Board also approved several campus improvements and program upgrades, including new musical garden equipment at Winifred Pifer to enhance outdoor learning, refinishing of the Gil Asa Gym floor at Paso Robles High School, and the purchase of updated equipment for the PRHS cosmetology salon to support hands-on Career Technical Education instruction.

The Board of Trustees approved the acceptance of the following donations:

Total value of donations accepted: $1,500

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This communication provides a few highlights of the meeting, not an exhaustive recap or a complete list of all actions taken or items discussed. Meeting minutes will be available at this link after approval by the Board at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. 

You're invited to attend the next meeting of the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 6:00 PM In the District Board Room located at 800 Niblick, Paso Robles.