Schools

The Gavilan College Board of Education is defending its controversial decision to shell out $20,000 to a 30-day interim president, despite some backlash from students, staff and community members.

Superintendent Wes Smith says the graduation and dropout rates for Morgan Hill Unified School District, reported Wednesday by the California Department of Education, are not accurate.

Assembly Bill 182, authored by Assemblymember Joan Buchanan (D-Alamo) with Assemblymember Luis Alejo (D-Salinas) as a principle co-author, passed the Assembly Floor today with a vote of 75-0. This bill establishes strict parameters for school districts and community college districts when issuing capital appreciation bonds, or CABs.

Gilroy High School student Samantha Holder has already earned $2,000 for her college education after being selected as a California Scholarship Federation Seymour finalist.

A mob of 100 parents and teachers flooded the auditorium at Rod Kelley Elementary School Tuesday demanding answers straight from the mouths of those in charge as to why Gilroy Unified School District is so deep in financial peril, and how they plan to emerge from it without jeopardizing the classroom.

Each month, the principals of Gilroy and Christopher high schools choose a total of four students (two from GHS and two from CHS) to spotlight. GHS senior Andrew Hathaway, 17, is this week's Student of the Week.

Each month, the principals of Gilroy and Christopher high schools choose a total of four students (two from GHS and two from CHS) to spotlight. CHS senior Elena Rubio, 17, is this week's Student of the Week.

The Gavilan College Board of Trustees Tuesday appointed Dr. Victor Krimsley to serve as interim president of the school for a month while President Steve Kinsella is out on medical leave.

If all goes according to plan, Gilroy Unified School District could regain its financial independence by June.