Public hearing on the Navigator Schools countywide charter petition
Public hearing on the Navigator Schools countywide charter petition.
The public hearing previously scheduled for 9:00 AM on Wednesday, December 17 has been rescheduled to 5:30 PM on December 17. This type of adjustment is common for agenda items that have generated significant public interest, and we will plan accordingly.
I was also able to obtain a draft agenda from our county partners ahead of the release. Based on the draft, the Navigator Schools petition is listed as:
- Item 3.1: Public Hearing in Accordance with California Education Code Section 47605.6 and Board Policy 0420.4 on the Matter of Navigator Schools’ Petition to Establish Monterey County Prep
I have attached the draft agenda for your reference and planning purposes. I will share the final published agenda as soon as it becomes publicly available.
In the meantime, please use the speaker sign-up link below if you or members of your networks plan to provide public comment. If you have already collected signed letters of opposition, please let me know, and I can coordinate collecting those from you by the end of Monday.
Seaside Rising Youth Leadership
We’re excited to invite you and the young people in your lives to our upcoming Seaside Rising Youth Leadership Summit!
📅 Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Oldemeyer Center
986 Hilby Ave, Seaside, CA 93955
This event is open to all youth. As a thank you for their time and participation, $25 gift cards will be given to all registered youth attendees (while supplies last).
To register, please use the QR code on the attached flyer or click the link below:
👉 Registration Link: SRYLA Youth Summit 2025 Registration
Please help us spread the word by sharing this with youth, families, and partners in your networks.
We look forward to uplifting and building with our young leaders!
In community,
Yvonne Thomas, former President, NAACP, Monterey County Branch 1049, wins the 2025 Human Rights Award, awarded by the United Nations and the Baha’i Faith Community. Watch the video!
A Community Remembers Mrs. Helen Rucker
- https://conta.cc/4p8SRN9](https://conta.cc/4p8SRN9… — will serve as a worthy historical record of her life and legacy as well as a testimony of the love of her people and community.
- https://conta.cc/4acWE7p – Looking Back issue
Resources for CalFresh/SNAP Pause
Community Food & Nutrition Resources
We understand that the ongoing government shutdown may cause uncertainty regarding access to essential services for community members, particularly with the anticipated pause in CalFresh/SNAP benefits on November 1, 2025. Here are some resources.
Seaside Certified Farmers’ Market – 1259 Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Seaside | Thursdays, 3–7 p.m. Accepts EBT, WIC, and Senior FMNP benefits.
Alisal Produce Box Distribution – 632 E Alisal St, Salinas | Tuesdays, 1–2 p.m. (Oct. 28, 2025 – May 26, 2026).
Free Farms Together Produce Boxes – Available now through 2026! Eligible low-income residents can pick up a free weekly box (valued at $26 in fresh produce) at the Seaside Farmers’ Market Info Booth. Bring proof of eligibility, such as an EBT or Medi-Cal card.
Food Bank of Monterey County – Emergency Food Assistance & Distribution Schedule.
Salvation Army Monterey Peninsula Corps – Shabu Shake Good Samaritan Center, Food and Meal Services; provides hot meals and produce boxes.
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Monterey – Nutrition and Food Support Programs.
Shoreline Church Food Pantry – Weekly Food Pantry Information.
Everyone’s Harvest – Market Bucks Program and nutrition support for Medi-Cal eligible individuals.
Additional Support
Call or text 211 for local food and housing resources.
Visit FindHelp.org to search for free or reduced-cost food, housing, financial, and healthcare services and resources.
While the CalFresh/SNAP benefits pause is scheduled to begin on November 1, it is important to note that CalWORKs and MediCal benefits and resources are not impacted by the federal shutdown at this time. Be assured that we are closely monitoring potential impacts that support students and community members.
Current Sources
Contact Anita Crawley acrawley@comcast.net if you would like to add your organization’s events to this calendar.