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St. Vincent de Paul High School in Petaluma issued layoff notices last Friday in a “procedural step” as it transitions from a parish-run to independently run school. In early February, the school launched an online fundraiser seeking $500,000 by March 30th to cover operating expenses through June 30. If another Catholic school opens at the current location of St. Vincent de Paul, it will not be associated with the current school. Rev. Bill Donahue with the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church said in an announcement that they are in negotiations with an independent group of parents, benefactors and supporters who plan to take over the school as an independent Catholic school.