Statement from Superintendent Dr. Doyle on January 7, 2021
Esteemed Educators and Staff,
In my role as Superintendent of Schools and on behalf of every member of the School Board of Trustees, we feel compelled to officially and unequivocally condemn the actions of the protesters who violently invaded our nation’s capital yesterday. Their actions were dangerous, illegal, and categorically un-American. As a critical component of our national and state government, the Vista Unified School District is an educational institution that is fully committed to upholding the U.S. Constitution and the California State Constitution. One of the most important aspects of our government is the rule of law and the peaceful transfer of power. This is a very important part of our history and our values as a country. As educators, we are charged with educating all of our children and young adults in the structure of our government agencies, laws, and policies. As a school district, we have established a set of four values that guide our behavior and how we treat each other. Respect, Trust, Collaboration, and Equity are expected to be practiced in every school, classroom, front office, and school event - virtual or in-person. Democracy is the bedrock of who we are as a people and a nation. One critical aspect of democracy is to ensure that all members of our society are treated equally. Our school district has taken decisive action, with the adoption of Equity as a value, to ensure that our most vulnerable students have access to the resources and support they need to pursue the American dream. To make this happen, our school board is engaging in a series of equity work study sessions, and we have launched the Superintendent’s Council for Equity and Anti-racism. How we treat each other matters. It is our collective responsibility to uphold the ideals of our national and state constitutions and to model for our children the respect that these two guiding documents deserve. Please join us in reinforcing our commitment to America as a country of citizens who respect each other and who respect our laws and institutions. We must move forward. We must be better.
Statement from Principal Christina DeSanto on January 7, 2021
My RMMS family,
As many of you may or may not know, my hometown is Washington DC. I was born and raised there so you can imagine how devastated I was watching yesterday's events unfold - worrying about my friends and family who work at the Capital, are DC fire and police, or work in the area. Everyone is fine from what I have been able to find out - but my heart is broken. 
Each one of us has an important role to play as we move forward from this unbelievable and unfortunate event. Our role is to continue to be LEADERS for our scholars - to uphold our constitution - to support our district values of respect, trust, collaboration, and equity. Our scholars and families are counting on us to forge ahead, fighting for equity and excellence at every turn. Our scholars deserve this from us. 
I echo the thoughts that were shared by Superintendent Dr. Doyle and the BOE. We are educators. We are so lucky to work in an environment where INTEGRITY is at the center. 
Feel free to use these resources below to help guide the conversations (if they happen) with your scholars. In addition, if you have scholars that are struggling, please connect them with our amazing counseling team for support. It takes a village as we all know. 
Continue to be fabulous; continue to celebrate greatness; and know that I am here for you if you need me. 