Special ed court case causing stir among parents
A landmark victory in one statewide, nonprofit parent organization’s fight against an alleged “ongoing systemic noncompliance of mandated special education law” by at least 75 percent of California school districts has raised some eyebrows.
Where’s the space?
Two dozen residents from three different local school communities, as well as Morgan Hill Unified School District’s six-member board of education, agreed Feb. 10 that splitting Voices College-Bound Language Academy’s student body between two different campuses is an unacceptable route to providing the charter school with local facilities.
More local graduates to benefit from Mushroom Mardi Gras Scholarships
Mushrooms are sprouting more scholarship money for local graduates than ever before through the annual Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras Scholarship program.
School board candidate packets available Feb. 16
Aspiring local politicos who want to take a crack at the education forum can pick up candidate nomination packets beginning Feb. 16 at the Morgan Hill Unified School District headquarters (15600 Concord Circle) or the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters office (1555 Berger Drive in San Jose).
MHUSD board to discuss charter school facilities
A special meeting to complete agenda items not addressed at a shortened Feb. 2 session of Morgan Hill Unified School District’s board of education has been scheduled for a 6 p.m. start Feb. 10 at district headquarters (15600 Concord Circle).
Eagle Scout adds on to Sobrato Farm
Sobrato FFA takes great pride in the success and achievements of each of their members, ranging from public speaking accomplishments to awards received at the county fair.
No censure for Gerard
A move to officially reprimand a school board trustee for his highly publicized and damaging email escapades that were exposed late last year was thwarted Feb. 2 when the six-member governing body deadlocked 3-3 on whether to take action.
Police detain school board trustee at meeting
Two Morgan Hill Police Officers interrupted tonight’s Morgan Hill Unified School District Board of Education meeting and briefly detained School Board Trustee Rick Badillo after receiving a call that he was carrying a concealed weapon.
UPDATE: Trustee reprimand, charter school space on MHUSD’s Feb. 2 agenda
In an unprecedented move in Morgan Hill, the local board of education will vote Feb. 2 on whether to pass a resolution to “censure” one of its own trustees.
