San Jose school district to close three campuses

Another San Jose school district is making the difficult decision to close and consolidate campuses due to declining enrollment. The Berryessa Union School District board of trustees on Wednesday voted 4-1 to close three elementary schools for the 2025-26 academic year: Cherrywood, Toyon and Laneview. The decision aligned with the consolidation committee’s ranked recommendations. Trustee Jaria Jaug was the only no vote. In the past 10 years, the district has experienced a decrease of more than 2,000 students, which means less funding for district operations including staff salaries and instructional supplies. By reducing the number of schools, district officials hope…