Board pushes for parcel tax
Despite no specifics as to what the increased revenues would be used for other than to improve local public education, Morgan Hill Unified’s board of education approved a $24,000 expenditure to poll the taxpayers on their likely level of support for a parcel tax. If the results are favorable, a ballot measure asking property owners for more money could go to the voters in an upcoming election.
Board ratifies new deal with teachers union
A new agreement between the Morgan Hill Federation of Teachers and the Morgan Hill Unified School District was unanimously approved by the board of education at the April 18 meeting.
District turns to board to ratify new deal with teachers union
A new agreement between the Morgan Hill Federation of Teachers and the Morgan Hill Unified School District is expected to be finalized by the board of education at the April 18 meeting.
Two local students bring home awards from countywide science fair
A pair of local students found success at the 2017 Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship, according to an April 10 announcement from Morgan Hill Unified School District.
Construction begins at Paradise Valley
Ground was broken this week for $7.2 million in upgrades, which includes a modified multi-use structure, at Paradise Valley Engineering Academy.
MHUSD maintains strong graduation rate for 2015-16 class
For a second straight year, the Morgan Hill Unified School District graduated nearly 90 percent of its students, according to data released April 11 by the California Department of Education.
MHUSD student musicians perform free community concert
Ann Sobrato High School’s gymnasium was invaded by aspiring musicians from all of Morgan Hill Unified School District’s secondary schools for a March 29 free community concert.
MHUSD, teachers reach tentative deal
Extended and, at times, rocky negotiations between local school district and teachers union leaders came to an end March 29 as the two parties reached a tentative agreement after about a year at the table.
MHUSD evaluating athletic director position
Although the school board offered its support for a shift to employing full-time athletic directors at each of the district’s high schools, Morgan Hill Unified’s brass stopped short of guaranteeing the positions and only requested approval of a revised job description.
Local group organizes shopping spree for teachers
Nearly 100 district teachers took advantage of the Teacher’s Aid Coalition’s bi-annual classroom supplies shopping spree March 15 at P.A. Walsh STEAM Academy.
