Latest proposal raises eyebrows
A local parcel tax that could help the Gilroy Unified School District stave off future class size increases and salary cuts has branched into three different options: A flat rate parcel tax, a variable rate parcel tax or a joint city/school sales tax.
What to know about California’s plan to reopen schools
By Jill Cowan, The New York Times
Almost exactly a year ago, on March 7, 2020, officials in the Elk Grove Unified School District—Northern California’s largest—announced that schools would close for a week in response to concerns that the novel, unknown coronavirus could spread like...
High school choir spaghetti dinner
The Gilroy and Christopher Choral Program will hold a fundraiser spaghetti dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Gilroy High School cafeteria. Money from ticket sales helps pay for transportation to the Central California Choral Festival April 12 at Cal Poly, San Luis Opispo and also helps the Chamber Singers raise money to sing in Washington D.C. April 2-7. The goal is to sell 1,500 tickets. The meal includes pasta with three sauces made by Mama Mia’s, garlic bread, salad dessert and drink. Tickets Tickets are $8 and are available in advance from any choir member or at the door. Take-out is available. Details: Phil Robb at Phillip.Robb@gusd.k12.ca.us.
More state funding for low-income, ESL students?
Next week's unveiling of Gov. Jerry Brown's 2013-2014 budget could mean a banner year for Gilroy Unified School District's state cash flow.