Solorsano students send their support to Newtown, Conn.
Ascencion Solorsano Middle School students made a special banner last week for the Newtown, Conn. community and schools to offer their support and condolences following the recent tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School. The banner was signed and decorated by ASMS staff and students and will be sent to Newtown during the winter break.
Gilroy schools: Paraprofessional sign protest
At least a dozen attendees in Gilroy held up signs reading “Re$pect,” “Good faith bargaining” and “We make a difference” during a March 20 school board meeting as they demanded trustees take a look at contract negotiations for paraprofessionals this school year.
Through tears, Gavilan board discusses filling vacant seat
The first regular Board of Education meeting at Gavilan College since the death of Mike Davenport was weighted with emotion Tuesday night, when several trustees took a moment to remember their lost colleague before discussing how to fill his shoes.
PHOTOS: Mt. Madonna Continuation High School Class of 2023
Mt. Madonna Continuation High School graduates pose for a photo before their June 6 ceremony at Christmas Hill Park. The ceremony featured speeches by graduates Celeste Echeverria Pineda and Dalila Asfour.
Joint sales tax – trustees push on
The Gilroy Unified School District Board of Education unanimously voted Thursday to continue exploring the possibility of a joint city-school sales tax, which could yield up to $11.5 million annually depending on a 0.25, 0.50 or 1 percent local sales tax increase.
