Schools

The League of United Latin American Citizens chapter in San Benito County is questioning the hiring process for the new principal at Gabilan Hills Elementary School following complaints from parents about his behavior. The superintendent expressed support for the hire he made, but vowed to examine the allegations.

The Hollister Police Department surveyed all the local schools about three weeks ago and is looking to find solutions that would enhance traffic safety.

More than 50 California and out-of-state colleges are lined up for the 9th annual South County Cal-SOAP College Fair from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 7 in the Student Center on the Gilroy High School campus.

Gavilan College’s High on Health Faire will celebrate its 20th anniversary from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Gavilan College Student Center located at 5055 Santa Teresa Boulevard in Gilroy.

The Gavilan College Board of Trustees has identified the recipients of the 2013 Community Spirit Awards, spreading the honors to individuals, organizations and businesses from Morgan Hill, Gilroy and Hollister.

Legislation that would move California assessments into an era of critical thinking and deeper learning received state Senate and Assembly approval Wednesday, according to a press release by the California Department of Education.

De La Rosa & Co., an investment bank based in Los Angeles and San Francisco, has awarded a $2,000 scholarship to Jacob Garcia of Hollister’s San Benito High School.

Gavilan College suffered an unexpected loss to its administrative staff Aug. 29, as Vice President John Pruitt of Student Services died at the age of 55.

Graniterock hosted its fourth annual Algebra Academy from August 12-17 and announced a new website, algebraacademy.net.

HOLLISTER – San Benito High School administrators will hold a red code drill Aug. 29 at 11:15 a.m. The drill allows the school to practice emergency procedures. It is preceded by a loud siren that may be heard in surrounding neighborhoods.