On Tuesday Night, a trustees meeting for the East Side Union High School District took place at Independence High School (San Jose, CA). On top of laying off 80 district teachers, along with 116 personnel that work for the district, the district took a large step into determining the existence of high school sports next year. The trustees agreed on a principle to charge students $200 a year to play after school sports. This would help balance the school's $23 million deficit. A more formal plan will be laid out in the future.

Earlier this year, Superintendent Bob Nunez said that he would consider shutting down the pools at various high schools, and thus eliminating aquatic sports. On Tuesday, Nunez then announced that he is considering for pools to be open part time during the school year.

For a more detailed description, go to http://www.mercurynews.com/sportsheadlines/ci_11884400.

As many of you know, East Side Union High School District superintendent Bob Nunez has proposed cutting all athletics in order to mitigate a growing budget deficit. Sports proponents throughout the eleven high schools in the district are working hard to raise the $2.12 million needed to fully fund our athletics teams next season.

The ESUHSD is teaming up with ThehCard.com in one of the fundraisers. The card costs $25 for a year and includes numerous discounts at local and national merchants, including a roadside assistance program, a prescription discount card and promotions with hotels and airlines. Half of all proceeds will go to East Side district athletic programs. You can purchase a card here: http://www.schoolheart.com/sportsrescue911.

This site is nothing with the tremendous sports teams that Evergreen Valley has. Sports helps teach young people the lessons needed to excel later in life. Please support our athletics in our struggle to continue next year.