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On October 14, 2025, the Gilroy Unified School District announced "Pathways to Success," a new partnership with San Jose State University that guarantees admission for any CSU-eligible, GUSD graduate to the University!
To celebrate this opportunity for our students, we held an official launch party, attended by leaders from SJSU, GUSD and Gavilan College, elected officials and their representatives, students from Christopher and Gilroy High Schools, parents, community members and even Cooper the Cougar and Sammy the Spartan.
Speakers for the day included Dr. Anisha Munshi, Superintendent of the Gilroy Unified School District; GUSD Board President, Tuyen Fiack; Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, President, San Jose State University; and Andrew Wright, Senior Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management at SJSU.
In her remarks to attendees, President Fiack, shared, "The partnership between GUSD and SJSU, through the guaranteed admissions program, is not just about opening doors to higher education. It is about equity, opportunity, and building pathways for long-term student success.
Our Board of Education has always envisioned a district where every student — regardless of background — has access to the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive. This agreement is a powerful step in making that vision a reality. It ensures that the hard work our students put in during high school is rewarded — with a clear path to college, and with it, the promise of brighter futures.
This achievement is also a reflection of who we are as a community. Gilroy is known for resilience, pride, and collaborative spirit.
Today, we celebrate not only what this program will mean for our students, but also the partnerships that make it possible — educators, families, local leaders, and higher education partners — all working together with a shared purpose."
This partnership creates new opportunities for GUSD graduates, so they can go out and change the world for the better. We look forward to celebrating the success of our graduates and future Spartans as a result of this opportunity.
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At the September 18, 2025 board meeting, the GUSD Board of Education appointed Steven Rivera as the new GUSD Information Technology (IT) Supervisor.
Steven Rivera has over eight years of experience in Information Technology and more than fifteen years in customer service. He started off his work experience in retail while attending school. Here he learned the importance of professional courtesy and time management. During this time he met and spoke with the store’s IT support and upon that conversation made it a goal to work in the IT field.
His love for technology landed him his first IT role as a Technology Support Technician for Navigator Schools in 2017. There he began learning the intricacies of the school site and all that comes with it. His collaboration with all stakeholders enabled him to assist with the build out of the school site going from a K-5 to a K-8 location. At this point he was serving a school with 536 students and 50+ staff members establishing strong work relationships.
He then took an opportunity to bring his best practices to the wider network and acquired the position of Technology Coordinator. During this time he became more familiar with the various systems the department had to manage eventually becoming the lead administrator and frequently collaborating with on site technicians. For three years he worked with all four school locations overseeing the day-to-day operations for the department, ensuring high customer satisfaction, supporting on-site technicians, and addressing needs from IT and site leadership.
Steven is originally from Hollister and resides in San Juan Bautista. He is a computer enthusiast at heart and wants to ensure every student has the opportunity to work with the various technologies the district can provide.
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