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A Time for
Special Recognitions
While the start of a new school year is an often hectic time, San Benito County Office of Education employees managed to find a little quiet time for some special recognition.
In what has become a traditional beginning to each school year, COE staff members have a pre-service day to go over any upcoming issues and to recognize each other for the hard work that they do. As part of this, County Superintendent Tim Foley and the SBCOE Board of Education recently honored 10 members of the COE’s staff for years of service.
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“It is such a privilege to be able to have an opportunity such as this to recognize the loyalty to the industry, the loyalty to their teammates that our staff has shown,” Foley said. “To be able to take time out to pay tribute to them is truly an honor.”
Out of the 10 service awards given this year, one in particular stood out. Kathy Stewart, Tim’s administrative assistant and the COE’s office manager, was honored for 35 years of service, a mark Foley calls “amazing.”
“Kathy makes my job much easier. She is really something special and this milestone is incredible,” he said. “Kathy sets the tone for the office, with a steady hand, her tremendous organizational skills, and her always pleasant manner. Those traits make it easy for the staff and public to interact with her, and make it enjoyable to work with her.”
Staff members recognized for years of service were:
| 5 YEARS |
Anthony Barone
Arlene Boyd
Lorna Gilbert
Gilbert Soza
Liz Talbot |
| 10 YEARS |
Grace Navarro
Rosa Vallejo |
| 15 YEARS |
Kim Dryden
Elida Rodriguez |
| 35 YEARS |
Kathy Stewart |
Each staff member received a pin to wear which included in its design the number of years the employee has served with the COE.
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More than 11,000 students in San Benito
The total number of students enrolled in San Benito County schools is 11,657. Independent study and special day classes are included in the totals. |
School has officially begun, and more than 11,000 San Benito County students have found their way into the classroom.
Although the City of Hollister’s building moratorium continues to impact enrollment in local schools, there have been a few increases in several area schools.
Hollister School District, the largest district in the county, showed a first week enrollment of 6,032 students, up 41 students from last year but down more than 100 students from 2004.
San Benito High School District, the next largest district, also showed a slight enrollment increase, up 61 students from last year, for a total of 2,990 students for the first week.
| Overall enrollment figures are: |
| Aromas/San Juan Unified |
1,256 |
| Bitterwater Tully |
27 |
| Cienega |
31 |
| Hollister |
6,032 |
| Jefferson |
18 |
| North County Joint Union |
558 |
| Panoche |
4 |
| Southside |
251 |
| Tres Pinos |
132 |
| Willow Grove |
39 |
| San Benito High School District |
2,990 |
| San Andreas Continuation High School |
180 |
| Santa Ana Opportunity School |
102 |
| Pinnacles Community School |
22 |
| Juvenile Court |
8 |
| Chamberlains |
7 |
The total number of students enrolled in San Benito County schools is 11,657. Independent study and special day classes are included in the totals.
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