Teachers, district reach dead end
School district officials declared an impasse in contract negotiations with the teachers union Nov. 10. Representatives for both sides will now sit down with a mediator in the coming weeks in hopes of reaching a new agreement on salaries, leaves and other negotiable articles.
School district leaders delve into employee housing
The local school district could become a housing developer in the near future as school board trustees gave them the okay to invest $12,350 in pursuing allotments through the city’s Residential Development Control System.
Two trustees preside over final school board meeting
Trustees Bob Benevento and Rick Badillo sat on the local dais for the last time Nov. 15 as the two board members served out the end of their four-year terms on Morgan Hill Unified School District’s governing body. The terms officially end Nov. 30.
Mold growth suspected in portable at Nordstrom
Two classrooms at Nordstrom Elementary School have been temporarily relocated after mold growth was detected in one of the portable structures, according to a letter sent out to families from principal Deborah Grove.
CSMH students build can sculptures, donate to needy
A recent school-wide project at the Charter School of Morgan Hill demonstrated the ingenuity, tenacity and creativity of its students as each grade level amassed as many cans as possible, designed a thematic sculpture out of them and then donated the cans to needy families.
‘Annie’ takes the stage this weekend
More than 100 students will take part in St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic School’s latest production of “Annie” with performances beginning this weekend.
El Toro students take third in countywide civic engagement contest
Kaile Itow, a student in Darren McDonald’s class at El Toro Elementary School, earned third-place honors in the Santa Clara County Office of Education’s video contest that asked participants to tell their story of how they are being civic-minded and getting others involved.
School officials to explore teacher housing options
School officials are further pursuing employee housing development options and will discuss their next steps with trustees at the Nov. 15 board of education meeting.
Election: Three approved ballot propositions to help schools
With the passing of Propositions 55, 51 and 58 in the Nov. 8 election, State Superintendent Tom Torlakson commended voters for helping to improve California’s education system.
Election: Half-cent sales tax will fund transportation upgrades
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Agency’s Measure B, a half-cent sales tax to fund transportation improvements, surpassed the two-thirds majority it needed to pass.
