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MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT
OFFICIAL DISTRICT STATEMENT
 

 

Issued October 20, 2026


Good Afternoon Mountain View Families,

On Friday, October 16, our District was made aware of a statewide data security incident, also being described as a “data breach”, involving a California Department of Education vendor, the Educational Testing Service. Our partnership with families is incredibly important to us and we wanted to make sure you had the information we have received so far.


HOW IS ETS RELATED TO MY STUDENT?

The Educational Testing Service (ETS)  is a company that works with the California Department of Education (CDE) to support statewide student assessments, including California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and English Language Proficiency Assessments of California (ELPAC). 

According to the CDE’s Educational Testing Service (ETS) Incident page, an unauthorized entity accessed an ETS computer system and copied student information, including records dating back to the 2023–24 school year.


WHAT INFORMATION WAS ACCESSED? 

The information accessed may include student information, such as: 

  • Student name, date of birth, residential address, school, district, and grade level;
  • Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) and local student identifier; 
  • Gender, race or ethnicity, primary language, country of origin, and English learner status;
  • Disability and Section 504 status, testing accommodations, and primary disability type; 
  • Eligibility status for the following programs: Title I, Part A; Title I, Part C; McKinney-Vento; and Military Connected Student; and/or 
  • English language proficiency information and statewide assessment registration, participation, and results, where applicable. 

According to the CDE, the information accessed and copied did not include Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, passport numbers, financial account information, credit or debit card information, or account passwords. The incident did not involve parent or guardian personal information. 

We understand how important it is for families to know that their children's information is safe, and we recognize that news like this can be concerning. While this incident involves a company working with the state, we want to make sure our families have the information they need and know where to turn with questions.


WAS MY STUDENT’S INFORMATION ACCESSED? 

This incident occurred within an ETS system, not a Mountain View School District (MVSD) system. At this time, the District has not received confirmation that any MVSD student information was affected. However, we have been informed that ETS is responsible for notifying students and families whose information may have been involved.

If your student’s information has been accessed, you may receive a communication from ETS that reads like the samples below. Translations in all available languages can be found under “Notification Translations” at the CDE’s ETS Notifications Page: 

Families are encouraged to review the official information provided by CDE and remain cautious of unexpected emails, text messages or phone calls referencing their student's school, statewide assessments or this incident. For advice on how to avoid scams, please visit the FTC’s Identity Theft and Online Security page.  


COMPLIMENTARY IDENTITY-PROTECTION SERVICES 

In the above notification, it describes that interested families can protect affected current and former students by enrolling in free of cost, identity-protection services through Experian IdentityWorks for 2 years. Two identity-protection services packages are available, one for minors and one for current and former students who are now adults. 

For information on how to sign up for this product, please see the attachments to the notifications from ETS. There is no cost to you to enroll, and no credit card information will be requested. 


WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE? 

Families with questions can contact ETS by phone at 833-931-8488, Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific time as well as via email at SecurityIncident@cde.ca.gov. 

All details shared by the CDE, including what happened, steps families can take, and available identity-protection services, are all posted on their CDE’s Educational Testing Service (ETS) Incident page. 


Thank you for taking the time to review this important information.

Circular Mountain View School District logo featuring four quadrants: an American flag, green mountains and trees, a student reading at a desk with the year undefined1868,undefined and a California bear with a red star, all bordered by the district name.

MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT
OFFICIAL DISTRICT STATEMENT
 

 

Issued October 2, 2026

In response to community interest regarding Mountain View School District properties and information released by the City of Industry through a California Public Records Act request pertaining to the Madrid Property, possible interest by JLL in early 2026, and potential data center development, the District would like to clarify the facts regarding its complete lack of involvement.

Neither Mountain View School District nor any authorized representative of the District has had formal or even informal communication with JLL (or any other entity) regarding the Madrid Property or the development of a data center on District property. If communications involving the Madrid Property occurred between JLL and any other party, they occurred without the District’s knowledge or authorization and were not conducted on behalf of the District.

In March 2026, the District first learned through a news article that District property had been discussed by a municipality and a private organization in connection with potential data center development. The article referenced information obtained through a California Public Records Act request submitted to the City of Industry.

Prior to that reporting, the District was not aware of JLL or of any investigation, research, or discussions involving JLL and the Madrid Property. The District has never communicated or interacted with JLL regarding the Madrid Property, either directly or through another entity. Any research, investigation, or discussion JLL or its representatives may have undertaken regarding the Madrid property was conducted without the District’s knowledge or authorization.

Accordingly, the District has no information regarding communications between JLL and other parties concerning the Madrid Property beyond the information already made public through the records request and subsequent reporting of other parties.

Following a Request for Proposals process beginning in May of 2023, the District entered into negotiations with North Palisades Partners (NPP) regarding a potential property exchange agreement related to the Madrid Property. Throughout the District’s negotiations with NPP, there was never any discussion with the District regarding the development of a data center or a similar use. Potential uses discussed with the District included rentable self-storage units and distribution/fulfillment-center-type projects.

While the property exchange process and escrow were active, the District took appropriate steps to prepare and manage the property consistent with the timelines contemplated by the exchange proposed agreement. Once the exchange agreement and escrow were terminated (due to the District and NPP no longer agreeing on mutually acceptable terms), the District resumed its regular upkeep and facilities management of the property, including fire mitigation and removal of portable structures.

On May 7, 2026, the Mountain View School District Board of Education adopted a resolution expressing its opposition to data center development without stringent environmental review, impact studies, and meaningful analysis of potential effects on the surrounding community. The Board’s action was informed by concerns being raised throughout the San Gabriel Valley and by the District’s discovery that discussions involving District property may have occurred without the District’s knowledge, participation, or endorsement.

At this time, Mountain View School District is not actively engaged in negotiations regarding any of its properties.

The District has, however, recently concluded a community-based public process -- through a Surplus Property “7-11” Advisory Committee -- to review District properties and establish priorities for potential future uses. This Advisory Committee process and future discussions are intended to ensure that community member perspectives are considered before the District determines appropriate next steps regarding its properties.  All information related to this Advisory Committee process can be found on the District’s website.
 

For any questions or concerns regarding official district statements, please contact our Public Information Officer at (626) 652-4953. 

  • Circular Mountain View School District logo featuring four quadrants: an American flag, green mountains and trees, a student reading at a desk with the year undefined1868,undefined and a California bear with a red star, all bordered by the district name.

    MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT
    OFFICIAL DISTRICT STATEMENT
     

     

    Issued October 20, 2026


    Good Afternoon Mountain View Families,

    On Friday, October 16, our District was made aware of a statewide data security incident, also being described as a “data breach”, involving a California Department of Education vendor, the Educational Testing Service. Our partnership with families is incredibly important to us and we wanted to make sure you had the information we have received so far.


    HOW IS ETS RELATED TO MY STUDENT?

    The Educational Testing Service (ETS)  is a company that works with the California Department of Education (CDE) to support statewide student assessments, including California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and English Language Proficiency Assessments of California (ELPAC). 

    According to the CDE’s Educational Testing Service (ETS) Incident page, an unauthorized entity accessed an ETS computer system and copied student information, including records dating back to the 2023–24 school year.


    WHAT INFORMATION WAS ACCESSED? 

    The information accessed may include student information, such as: 

    • Student name, date of birth, residential address, school, district, and grade level;
    • Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) and local student identifier; 
    • Gender, race or ethnicity, primary language, country of origin, and English learner status;
    • Disability and Section 504 status, testing accommodations, and primary disability type; 
    • Eligibility status for the following programs: Title I, Part A; Title I, Part C; McKinney-Vento; and Military Connected Student; and/or 
    • English language proficiency information and statewide assessment registration, participation, and results, where applicable. 

    According to the CDE, the information accessed and copied did not include Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, passport numbers, financial account information, credit or debit card information, or account passwords. The incident did not involve parent or guardian personal information. 

    We understand how important it is for families to know that their children's information is safe, and we recognize that news like this can be concerning. While this incident involves a company working with the state, we want to make sure our families have the information they need and know where to turn with questions.


    WAS MY STUDENT’S INFORMATION ACCESSED? 

    This incident occurred within an ETS system, not a Mountain View School District (MVSD) system. At this time, the District has not received confirmation that any MVSD student information was affected. However, we have been informed that ETS is responsible for notifying students and families whose information may have been involved.

    If your student’s information has been accessed, you may receive a communication from ETS that reads like the samples below. Translations in all available languages can be found under “Notification Translations” at the CDE’s ETS Notifications Page: 

    Families are encouraged to review the official information provided by CDE and remain cautious of unexpected emails, text messages or phone calls referencing their student's school, statewide assessments or this incident. For advice on how to avoid scams, please visit the FTC’s Identity Theft and Online Security page.  


    COMPLIMENTARY IDENTITY-PROTECTION SERVICES 

    In the above notification, it describes that interested families can protect affected current and former students by enrolling in free of cost, identity-protection services through Experian IdentityWorks for 2 years. Two identity-protection services packages are available, one for minors and one for current and former students who are now adults. 

    For information on how to sign up for this product, please see the attachments to the notifications from ETS. There is no cost to you to enroll, and no credit card information will be requested. 


    WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE? 

    Families with questions can contact ETS by phone at 833-931-8488, Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific time as well as via email at SecurityIncident@cde.ca.gov. 

    All details shared by the CDE, including what happened, steps families can take, and available identity-protection services, are all posted on their CDE’s Educational Testing Service (ETS) Incident page. 


    Thank you for taking the time to review this important information.

  • Circular Mountain View School District logo featuring four quadrants: an American flag, green mountains and trees, a student reading at a desk with the year undefined1868,undefined and a California bear with a red star, all bordered by the district name.

    MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT
    OFFICIAL DISTRICT STATEMENT
     

     

    Issued October 2, 2026

    In response to community interest regarding Mountain View School District properties and information released by the City of Industry through a California Public Records Act request pertaining to the Madrid Property, possible interest by JLL in early 2026, and potential data center development, the District would like to clarify the facts regarding its complete lack of involvement.

    Neither Mountain View School District nor any authorized representative of the District has had formal or even informal communication with JLL (or any other entity) regarding the Madrid Property or the development of a data center on District property. If communications involving the Madrid Property occurred between JLL and any other party, they occurred without the District’s knowledge or authorization and were not conducted on behalf of the District.

    In March 2026, the District first learned through a news article that District property had been discussed by a municipality and a private organization in connection with potential data center development. The article referenced information obtained through a California Public Records Act request submitted to the City of Industry.

    Prior to that reporting, the District was not aware of JLL or of any investigation, research, or discussions involving JLL and the Madrid Property. The District has never communicated or interacted with JLL regarding the Madrid Property, either directly or through another entity. Any research, investigation, or discussion JLL or its representatives may have undertaken regarding the Madrid property was conducted without the District’s knowledge or authorization.

    Accordingly, the District has no information regarding communications between JLL and other parties concerning the Madrid Property beyond the information already made public through the records request and subsequent reporting of other parties.

    Following a Request for Proposals process beginning in May of 2023, the District entered into negotiations with North Palisades Partners (NPP) regarding a potential property exchange agreement related to the Madrid Property. Throughout the District’s negotiations with NPP, there was never any discussion with the District regarding the development of a data center or a similar use. Potential uses discussed with the District included rentable self-storage units and distribution/fulfillment-center-type projects.

    While the property exchange process and escrow were active, the District took appropriate steps to prepare and manage the property consistent with the timelines contemplated by the exchange proposed agreement. Once the exchange agreement and escrow were terminated (due to the District and NPP no longer agreeing on mutually acceptable terms), the District resumed its regular upkeep and facilities management of the property, including fire mitigation and removal of portable structures.

    On May 7, 2026, the Mountain View School District Board of Education adopted a resolution expressing its opposition to data center development without stringent environmental review, impact studies, and meaningful analysis of potential effects on the surrounding community. The Board’s action was informed by concerns being raised throughout the San Gabriel Valley and by the District’s discovery that discussions involving District property may have occurred without the District’s knowledge, participation, or endorsement.

    At this time, Mountain View School District is not actively engaged in negotiations regarding any of its properties.

    The District has, however, recently concluded a community-based public process -- through a Surplus Property “7-11” Advisory Committee -- to review District properties and establish priorities for potential future uses. This Advisory Committee process and future discussions are intended to ensure that community member perspectives are considered before the District determines appropriate next steps regarding its properties.  All information related to this Advisory Committee process can be found on the District’s website.
     

    For any questions or concerns regarding official district statements, please contact our Public Information Officer at (626) 652-4953. 

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