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For immediate release: GUSD and GTA reach a Tentative Agreement
GUSD Communications

Gilroy, CA – The Gilroy Teachers Association (GTA) and the Gilroy Unified School District (District) are pleased to announce that we have reached a Tentative Agreement. Both negotiating teams worked very hard to reach this agreement and are pleased to have reached an agreement that improves salaries and benefits.  The details of the agreement will be presented to GTA​ membership in a general meeting on Tuesday, April 22, and will be presented to the Board of Education in a Board meeting on May 8, 2025 at 7:00 pm.

The major terms of the agreement include:

  • 2.5% salary increase retroactive to July 1, 2024
  • District will cover the increased costs of the health benefits which went into effect on January 1, 2025
  • Establishment of a Special Education Assessment Team
  • Second Preparation period for RSP teachers at the high schools
  • Increases in the stipends for Special Education Teachers and Middle School Chairpersons
  • Guaranteed prep time for Lit Facilitators
  • Improvements to the transfer procedures and timelines

Additionally, several sections of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) were refined and improved. The teams also agreed to a two-year term for the CBA with re-openers on salary, health benefits and other key provisions for 2025-2026.

Members of the GUSD and GTA negotiations teams pose with Superintendent Munshi

 

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GUSD Board of Education appoints two New Administrators
GUSD Communications

At the March 6, 2025 regular meeting the Board of Education appointed two administrators to new positions in the Gilroy Unified School District: Maritza Salcido as the new Principal of South Valley Middle School, and Alejandro Calderon, Facilities Manager.

Maritza Salcido, Principal, South Valley Middle School

Maritza Salcido

Maritza Salcido began her teaching career in 2001 in Hollister. In 2005, she joined the Gilroy Unified School District as a Spanish Dual Language teacher. During her time as a teacher, Maritza was dedicated to creating an inclusive and enriching learning environment for her diverse group of students.

In 2006, Maritza earned her Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Administration from San Jose State University. She was named Teacher of the Year in GUSD in 2012, and the same year, transitioned to South Valley Middle School, where she was a Dual Immersion TOSA and teacher until 2016.

In 2016, Maritza was hired as the principal of Rod Kelley Elementary, and has served in that role until being appointed to her new position. Throughout her career, she has maintained a passion for curriculum development, personal learning, and creating safe, supportive learning environments where all students can thrive.

Maritza deeply values the opportunity to be part of each child's educational journey and is committed to helping all students reach their full potential. Her work continues to be driven by a commitment to fostering growth, collaboration, and a lifelong love of learning.  She is the proud parent of three daughters who attended Las Animas Elementary, South Valley, and Gilroy High Schools.  In her spare time, she enjoys reading, dancing to Taylor Swift songs with her granddaughter, spending time with her daughters, and traveling with her husband.

Alejandro Calderon, Facilities Manager

Alejandro Calderon

With over 19 years of experience, Alejandro started his construction journey at the age of 18 as a union labor carpenter and quickly worked his way to leading large scale construction residential projects while serving under general contractors as the lead superintendent.

Alejandro takes great pride in positively reshaping the communities in which people live and work in.

He enjoys spending time with his wife, an engineer in the construction industry who he met on a construction project, and daughter (5), and two-year-old Doberman.

Some of his hobbies include going off-roading, riding motorcycles, and building race cars.  He enjoys traveling and enjoys a day or two at Disneyland with his daughter and wife.

 

 

For immediate release: GUSD and GFP reach a Tentative Agreement
GUSD Communications

The Gilroy Federation of Paraeducators (“GFP”) AFT Local 1921 and the Gilroy Unified School District are pleased to announce that we have reached a Tentative Agreement.

The Gilroy Federation of Paraeducators ("GFP") represents District employees who provide essential operational services for the students, staff and community of Gilroy.  GFP members support student learning through servicing students directly in and out of the classroom in numerous ways, including, but not limited to, academic supports; more individualized supports for students with special needs; translation services and occupational therapy.  The mission of servicing the students of Gilroy Unified is woven intricately by the critical work that GFP members provide. 

The major terms of the agreement include increases in salary, increases in contributions to health benefits, and access to a new state summer savings program for those who qualify.

Gilroy Unified School District Superintendent, Anisha Munshi, is grateful for the ongoing partnership between the District and GFP leadership. "I am thrilled that both District staff and GFP leadership continue to prioritize the education and well-being of GUSD students.  GFP members are critical to student achievement and their hard work ensures that we continue to impact students in positive ways."

New terms will be presented to the membership in a general meeting this month and will later be presented to the Board at the March 20th regular meeting.

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