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Gilroy Unified superintendent frames 2025–26 theme 'Change,' cites student poverty and proficiency gaps
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Munchie opened the school year portraying 'Change' as a multi‑year district priority, citing that 57.6% of students qualify for free/reduced meals, 27% are ELs and 17% have IEPs, and urging board support for training, resources and PLC practice shifts to improve proficiency over time.
Superintendent Dr. Munchie used the district superintendent’s report to launch a year‑long theme of “Change,” describing it as a coordinated shift in practice and mindset that will require multi‑year investments in training and supports across the district.
In her report she presented headline district data and context: “57.6% of our students qualify for free and reduced meals,” she said, adding that “27% of our students identify as ELs and 17% of our students have IEPs.” She observed that historically proficiency in ELA and math has hovered between about 40% and…
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