September 26, 2025

Coronado Unified School District Continues Virtual Learning Plans

News Summary

The Coronado Unified School District has announced it will continue with virtual learning for the upcoming school year due to the ongoing COVID-19 challenges. They presented learning options during virtual town halls, including on-campus and hybrid models. The district is also addressing significant legal issues concerning student health and safety, including claims from a family regarding bullying and a lawsuit against Veolia for untreated sewage discharge. Community support is crucial as CUSD navigates these complex challenges.

Coronado – The Coronado Unified School District (CUSD) has announced plans to continue virtual learning for the upcoming school year amidst ongoing challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic and legal issues. Currently, San Diego County remains on California’s COVID-19 watchlist, necessitating virtual learning as the district prepares to reopen on August 27, 2025.

CUSD hosted five virtual town hall meetings aimed at discussing the 2020-2021 school year and outlining its reopening protocols. During these sessions, district officials presented three potential learning options: on-campus learning, hybrid learning, and virtual learning. The district’s decision to implement these plans will be contingent upon guidance from local and state health officials and labor unions, including ACT and CSEA.

Specific expectations outlined during the town halls for the virtual learning model include:

Live interaction and instruction five days a week.
A published instructional schedule to ensure continuity in education.
Implementation of safety protocols, encompassing face coverings, social distancing, hygiene, and symptom screening.

As the situation evolves regarding the status of the COVID-19 watchlist, CUSD remains committed to adapting its learning scenarios accordingly.

In addition to the challenges posed by the pandemic, CUSD is also dealing with serious legal issues. A legal claim has been filed by the family of a seventh grader, Gabriel Palacios, who tragically passed away after reportedly suffering from bullying. The Palacios family alleges that the school did not sufficiently address the bullying incidents that affected Gabriel and that the school improperly disciplined him.

CUSD is also pursuing a lawsuit against Veolia, the operators of the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant, regarding untreated sewage discharge that has adversely affected student health. The district accuses Veolia of repeated negligence, which has led to health problems among its students due to exposure to untreated sewage.

The legal actions taken by CUSD have received support from the community as they work to tackle the health crisis stemming from wastewater issues. Moreover, CUSD, along with Oceanside Unified School District, has initiated lawsuits against social media companies. These legal actions claim that these platforms contribute significantly to youth mental health crises, asserting that their design encourages addictive behavior that can harm the mental well-being of minors.

The growing trend among school districts seeking to hold corporations accountable for public health and safety issues underscores the broader implications of these challenges. With both legal claims and health safety concerns at the forefront of CUSD’s agenda, the district is striving to create a safer environment for its students amid uncertain times.

As CUSD prepares for the 2020-2021 school year, it remains focused on ensuring that all students receive an effective education while addressing ongoing health and legal challenges. The community’s involvement and the district’s responsiveness will be crucial as they navigate these complex issues over the coming months.

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Author: STAFF HERE CORONADO

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