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Board opts to appoint trustee to vacant seat, approves district calendar and consent items; CBO announces resignation
Summary
The board unanimously chose to fill a recent trustee vacancy by appointment rather than a costly special election, approved the 2025–27 instructional calendar and passed the consent calendar; Chief Business Officer Ruben announced his resignation effective June 30, 2025.
Facing a vacancy created by Trustee Schultz’s resignation, the Los Gatos–Saratoga board voted unanimously to fill the seat by board appointment rather than calling a special election, citing estimated election costs and budget tradeoffs.
Staff presented that a special election would cost an estimated $800,000 for Santa Clara County and about $200,000 for Santa Cruz County (estimates presented by district staff); trustees noted the funds could alternatively…
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