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Gilroy, CA — The Gilroy Unified School District (GUSD) is delighted to announce that Mt. Madonna High School (MMHS) and the District’s Adult Ed program will be relocating to the South County Annex beginning with the 2025-26 school year. This move marks a significant step forward in expanding and enhancing the educational experience for MMHS students and staff, as well as the Adult Ed program.
The new location at the South County Annex will provide updated facilities, improved resources, and more space to support student learning and success.
“We are thrilled about this relocation and what it means for the future of Mt. Madonna High School and our Adult Education program,” said Dr. Anisha Munshi, Superintendent of the Gilroy Unified School District. “The relocation of both programs to the South County Annex supports learning environments that align with our district’s commitment to equity, innovation, and student achievement. We deeply appreciate the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) for working with us to make this move a reality. We are grateful for the continued partnership with SCCOE and the services that are available to South County students and families.”
The transition of the MMHS and the Adult Ed programs to the current South County Annex means that most of the current Santa Clara County Office of Education programming currently housed there will be relocated. Information about the relocation of these programs will be announced by the SCCOE at a later date.
The South County Annex, located at 9300 Wren Avenue, was formerly the site of Antonio Del Buono Elementary School, which closed in 2019 due to declining enrollment in GUSD.
The District will work closely with families, students, and staff in the coming months to ensure a smooth transition and to keep the community informed and engaged throughout the process, and more information about the transition will be available soon.
Plans for the future use of the current MMHS campus are currently underway.
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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.
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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 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
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.
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