Check Out Cabrillo Unified School District's New Half Moon Bay High School Facility Plan and Feasibility Study Proposal for New Aquatic Center

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VIDEO. From the Cabrillo Unified School District (CUSD) Board meetings on Thursday, August 21st, 2025 at 4:00pm (workshop) and 6:00pm (regular) at Cunha Intermediate School Library, 600 Church Street (New Place), Half Moon Bay. In person comments only, streamed live on PCTV.

1. Half Moon Bay High School Facilities Master Plan Workshop. Workshop Agenda, Staff Report and Facilities Master Plan.

2. Regular Meeting. “Spotlight the Coastside Way ~ Celebrating Success”: Honoring and recognizing our partners, Friends of Half Moon Bay Parks and Recreation, for their Advocacy and Support of the New Aquatic Center Feasibility Study. Agenda. Staff Report.

The Friends of Half Moon Bay Parks and Recreation, a local nonprofit, is partnering with Cabrillo Unified School District to improve aquatics facilities at Half Moon Bay High School and expand community access to aquatics. The existing pool, which has served both the school and the community for several decades, no longer meets standards for high school competition, community use, or current code requirements. On December 12, 2024, the Board approved a Feasibility Study to evaluate potential options for a new aquatic center.

The proposed aquatic center would include a 25-yard by 40-meter, 16-lane competition pool, along with a separate 2,500-square-foot warm water teaching pool designed for water fitness, safety instruction, and recreation. Support facilities would be incorporated to meet the needs of both school programs and community activities. The Feasibility Study examined two possible sites on the Half Moon Bay High School campus: the location of the existing pool and the lower student parking lot. RS+M Design/Engineering will present the proposal to the Governing Board.

There is no fiscal impact on the General or Bond funds. This is funded by Friends of Half Moon Bay Parks and Recreation.

Facilities Master Plan Workshop Study Session

Aquatic Center Feasibility Study Presentation

Overall Master Plan (with New Pool)

We are delighted to announce major progress in our goal to bring new pools to HMB! Last week the Cabrillo Board of Education approved inclusion of new pools in the High school modernization master plan. The construction feasibility study that each of you FRIENDS members helped to fund has been accepted by the school board, and documented by vote as well as with a Certificate of Recognition received by Kirk Riemer and Liesl Taner at the school board meeting last week.
Warmly, The Board of Friends of HMB Parks and Recreation

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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.

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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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The Board works with the Superintendent to fulfill its major responsibilities, which includes:

Setting the direction for the district
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Providing support to the Superintendent and staff
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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