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District honors retiring teacher, counselors and student; historic 1955 report donated to district archives
Summary
Superintendent Rocha and the board recognized Saratoga and Los Gatos staff and students in a 'Roaring and Soaring' spotlight; John Simpson donated a 1955 county planning report on a second high school, which the district accepted and honored.
The Los Gatos‑Saratoga Union High School District used its March meeting to spotlight school community contributions and accept a historic document donation.
Superintendent Rocha presented the district's "Roaring and Soaring" recognitions, honoring Saratoga High English teacher Mike Tyler for decades of leadership of the school's journalism program; Tyler told the board the role has combined many of his interests and praised the supportive environment at Saratoga High. "It's been a pleasure to do the job ... the kids are really what it's all about," Tyler said.
The board also recognized Vanessa Fisk, college and career counselor, for expanding scholarship partnerships and strengthening the College & Career Center, and student honoree Anna Maria Macos for ASB leadership, classroom engagement and community service; Macos spoke briefly about personal growth during high school and thanked staff and peers for the opportunity to lead.
During public comment, John Simpson presented an original 1955 County of Santa Clara planning report on a proposed second high school in the Los Gatos Union High School District and said his family donated the document so the district and local historical organizations could preserve and study it. "We want to pass it on to Saratoga High School," Simpson said, describing family connections to the district and urging staff to make the material available to the community. Superintendent Rocha formally thanked the Simpsons and Flowers, accepted the donation, and presented letters of appreciation.
The meeting recessed briefly for photos and then continued with routine reports and business.
