Gilroy schools hire up a storm of teachers, pay hike helps
GILROY—Teacher union warnings that a reputation for low pay would scare away potential recruits are not holding up in Gilroy, where a modest pay hike has led to scores of new teacher hires and only a handful of open slots left for the coming year.
CTA backs Gov. Brown’s tax initiative
The California Teachers Association, "one of the strongest advocates for educators in the country," according to the organization's website, is officially backing Gov. Jerry Brown's temporary tax initiative to increase revenues for public education and other essential services.
Gilroy scores high in vaccinations
GILROY—California’s recent bout with measles, which hit home when an infected person shopped at Costco and Walmart in January, has been traced to an outbreak at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, according to the Santa Clara County Department of Public Health.
Gavilan accepting applicants for Board of Trustees vacancy
In lieu of an open seat on the Gavilan College Board of Trustees following the death of late trustee Mike Davenport, Gavilan is now soliciting nominations to fill the vacancy.
