School Board set to bid farewell to 2 trustees
Joan Gaut
John Silva
The recognition of Trustees Joan K. Gaut and John P. Silva comes during a special meeting of the school board that starts at 5 p.m.
Helen Tilley defeated Gaut and one other challenger for the Area 2 seat in the Nov. 3 election. Gaut finished second. Ana Petero defeated Silva in a head-to-head contest for the Area 6 seat.
Silva, who was first elected in 2011, defeated Petero in a head-to-head contest in November 2016. Gaut was elected in November 2016.
Incumbent Bethany Smith won re-election in Area 1.
Trustees are also scheduled to:
• Review and potentially approve the first interim report and certification of the school district’s ability to meet its financial obligations for the 2020-2021 academic year and the next two years. The action is required under the state’s Education Code. The district expects to meet its obligations for the current school year – through $27 million in deficit spending in a