San Jose (Calif.) district will hold off on bond issue

From The San Jose Mercury News: Facing criticism and uneven board support, San Jose (Calif.) Unified School District Superintendent Vincent Matthews has shelved a proposal for a $500 million bond measure. Critics worried about seeking such a large bond in a year when funding for basic services is in jeopardy. Earlier...from The San Jose Mercury News: While facing a funding crisis that could cut teachers and programs in record numbers, San Jose (Calif.) Unified School District officials are considering whether to propose a $500 million bond measure for school repairs and construction. Besides repairing roofs, remodeling campuses and building classrooms, the district hopes to update and expand technology.