Salinas City Elementary School District

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-21, 2021-22)

Declining enrollment due to local demographic shifts, including a decline in birth rates and an increase in families moving away from the San Diego area, and competing charter schools.
COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impact on the District's general fund revenues.
Cybersecurity risks related to the use of computer systems and the collection, processing, and distribution of private information.
Natural disasters such as drought, wildfires, and earthquakes impacting assessed valuation and the ability to make Lease Payments.
State budget difficulties and potential reductions in District support.

Implementation of distance learning program and hybrid model of instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Use of COVID-19 funding for staff training, sanitizing supplies, educational technology, mental health services, professional development, broadband connectivity, meal services for families, and learning loss staffing.
Utilization of firewalls, anti-virus and anti-malware software, and cybersecurity training for District employees.
Maintenance of cyber liability insurance.
Participation in the San Diego County Schools Risk Management and the Fringe Benefit Corporation for various types of insurance.

Drought conditions impacting assessed valuations.
Wildfires potentially impacting assessed valuations.
Climate change potentially impacting property values.
Changes in economic conditions (including COVID-19) impacting assessed valuations.

Maintaining insurance coverage for property damage, fire, theft, general public liability, and worker's compensation.
Utilizing cybersecurity measures to protect against attacks.
Receiving and utilizing COVID-19 relief funding for various initiatives.