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VIDEOS. From the Cabrillo Unified School District (CUSD) Board meeting on Thursday, August 20th, 2026 at 6:00pm at Cunha Intermediate School Library, 600 Church Street, Half Moon Bay. In person comments only, streamed live on PCTV. Agenda. Staff Report for Item #3A: “Staff will provide the Board with an update on the status of ongoing Measure K Bond construction projects across the District, including Farallone View Elementary, Kings Mountain Elementary, Hatch Elementary, El Granada Elementary, and Half Moon Bay High School.”
The presentation will cover the following project updates:
- Farallone View Elementary’s new play structure and playbox area.
- Kings Mountain Elementary’s completed paving project.
- Hatch Elementary’s shade structure, with substantial completion now estimated for September 4 due to a completion delay, along with ongoing site safety measures coordinated with Principal Clinton.
- El Granada Elementary Phase 2 modernization, including completed work on Buildings A and K and sitework/playground areas, with Building D substantial completion targeted for November 24, 2026.
- Half Moon Bay High School’s required fire lane upgrades for CalFire compliance and the current status of the Lease-Leaseback contractor Request for Qualifications and Proposals (RFQ/P #2026-LLB-01), including a summary of the Lease-Leaseback delivery method and procurement process for the Board’s reference.
Construction Bond Presentation with Drew Gamet, Bond Program Fiscal Project Director
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Cabrillo Unified School District (CUSD) Trustee Meetings ~ 2nd Thursday @ 6:30pm
The Cabrillo Unified School District School Governing Board is comprised of five school board members who are elected by the local community. The role of the school board is to provide leadership and oversight of the district. The Board ensures that the district is responsive to the values, beliefs, and priorities of the community.
The term of office for school board members elected in regular elections is four years, beginning on the second Friday in December after their election. The board meets at least once a month at the District Office, 498 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay. Meetings are open to the public and are usually held on Thursday nights at 6:30 pm. A portion of the board meeting consists of a “closed” session for the purpose of discussing confidential matters, such as personnel or student issues.
2026 District Board of Trustees

District Elections & Trustee Area Maps
What District Area do I belong to?
CUSD residents can visit this map and type in their address to learn which Trustee Area represents them on the CUSD Governing Board.
Who is my District Area representative?
Trustee Area A: Carmen Daniel (Term expires: 2026)
Trustee Area B: Kimberly Hines (Term expires: 2024)
Trustee Area C: Lizet Cortes (Term expires: 2026)
Trustee Area D: Sophia Layne (Term expires: 2024)
Trustee Area E: Mary Beth Alexander (Term expires: 2026)
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What does the School Board do?
The Board works with the Superintendent to fulfill its major responsibilities, which includes:
- Setting the direction for the district
- Establishing an effective and efficient organizational structure for the district
- Providing support to the Superintendent and staff
- Ensuring accountability to the public for the performance of the district’s school
- Providing community leadership and advocacy on behalf of students, the district’s educational program, and public education
- Ensuring that the district is meeting its commitments to parents/guardians, all members of the community, employees, the state of California, laws pertaining to education, and established policies of the district


