The Gavilan College COVID-19 Update will be published on May 27 and then every Monday and Thursday through the summer. View past updates
Summer classes start June 15 -- all classes are online
GAVILAN COLLEGE STATUS :
  • All locations of Gavilan College are closed and all campus facilities, including tennis courts, track, and golf course, is closed to the public
  • All instruction and services are being provided in online format.
  • Summer registration is underway. Summer classes start June 15
  • Gavilan College staff will continue Shelter-in-Place protocols for the forseeable future. Follow emailed directions for Return-to-Campus days to retrieve items from your office.
FALL 2020
  • Fall 2020 classes, services, and activities will be offered primarily online, except for those programs where licensing requirements or the nature of the matieral require face-to-face instruction.
  • When face-to-face instruction takes place, it will be in accordance with appropriate practices for sanitizing and social distancing in accordance with public health guidelines.
  • Registration for Fall classes will begin on June 22
HEAT ALERT : Cooling Centers to open for May 27 and 28

Three Santa Clara County Library District locations, Gilroy Library, the Morgan Hill Library and the Saratoga Library, will be available as cooling centers on Wednesday, May 27 from 1:00 pm-6:00 pm, and Thursday, May 28 from 1:00 pm-6:00 pm. 
•            Saratoga Library - 13650 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga, 95070
•            Gilroy Library - 350 W. 6th St., Gilroy, CA 95020
•            Morgan Hill Library – 660 W. Main St., Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Five San Jose cooling centers are open May 26 from 5:00-9:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 27 from 1:00-9:00 pm., and Thursday, May 28 from 1:00-7:00 p.m.:
•            Mayfair Community Center - 2039 Kammerer Ave., San José, CA 95116
•            Camden Community Center - 3369 Union Ave., San José, CA 95124
•            Seven Trees Community Center - 3590 Cas Dr. San José, CA 95111
•            Roosevelt Community Center - 901 E. Santa Clara St. San José, CA 95116
•            Cypress Community Center - 403 Cypress Ave., San José, CA 95117

The Campbell Community Center located at 1 W. Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008 will open a cooling center for the public to use during these days and times:
•            Tuesday, May 26 - 1:30 pm-8:00 pm, Q80 (Roosevelt Redwood Room)
•            Wednesday, May 27 - 1:30 pm-8:00 pm, Q80 (Roosevelt Redwood Room)
•            Thursday, May 28 - 1:30 pm-8:00 pm, Q80 (Roosevelt Redwood Room)

The following Santa Clara County Public Health Department social distancing guidelines will be enforced for cooling centers:
•            Do not enter if you have COVID-19 symptoms including fever, cough, diarrhea, headache, muscle aches, shortness of breath, unexplained loss of taste or smell
•            Face covering is required (exception of children 6 years and under or if medically unadvisable)
•            Maintain a minimum distance of 6 feet from others at all times
Centros de Refrigeración en Bibliotecas abiertas en el Sur del Condado de Santa Clara

Las bibliotecas Gilroy y Morgan Hill tendrán espacio limitado y horas disponibles como centros de refrigeración el miércoles 27 de mayo de 1pm-6pm y el jueves 28 de mayo de 1pm-6pm.

Detalles de los Centros de Refrigeración:
Abierto desde
• Miércoles 27 de mayo de 1p-6p
• Jueves 28 de mayo de 1p-6p

Dirección de la Biblioteca Gilroy - 350 W 6th St, Gilroy, CA 95020  
Ocupación máxima: 10
áreas y comodidades disponibles: vestíbulo, pequeña sala de reuniones, aire acondicionado, asientos limitados, baños, fuente de bebida

Dirección de la Biblioteca Morgan Hill - 660 W Main St, Morgan Hill, CA 95037  
Ocupación máxima: 8
áreas y comodidades disponibles: sala comunitaria, aire acondicionado, asientos limitados, baños, fuente de bebida

Se aplicarán las siguientes pautas de distanciamiento social del Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado y las reglas de bibliotecas:
• No ingrese si tiene síntomas DE COVID-19 incluyendo fiebre, tos, diarrea, dolor de cabeza, dolores musculares, dificultad para respirar, pérdida inexplicable del gusto o del olfato
• Se requiere cobertura facial (excepción de niños de 6 años o menos o si no es médicamente aconsejable)
• Mantener una distancia mínima de 6 pies de las personas en todo momento
• Las reglas de comportamiento de la biblioteca se aplicarán

No habrá servicios bibliotecarios disponibles. Los libros y otros materiales de la biblioteca NO serán accesibles. No devuelva libros de la biblioteca en este momento.
 
Debido a que el espacio limitado disponible, pedimos que los clientes entren, llenen sus botellas de agua, permanezcan en el centro para refrescarse durante 1 hora o menos, y luego salir para permitir que otros utilicen la instalación.
 
Para obtener más información y consejos para mantenerse fresco visite
NEWS

  • NEW - Eased State Restrictions Do Not Affect Santa Clara County: On Monday, May 25, the California Department of Public Health announced eased restrictions on places of worship for religious services and in-store retail shopping. Today, the Governor announced that hair salons and barbershops may reopen in certain approved counties. These changes do not currently affect business locations in Santa Clara County, which began permitting curbside pickup for certain retail businesses and eased restrictions on additional outdoor activities, such as car parades, beginning last Friday, May 22. The new State rules allow in-store retail shopping, with modifications to enhance safety, as well as in-person religious services up to 25% of a facility’s capacity or 100 people, whichever is lower.


  • NEW - DMV Extends Expiring Licenses: The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is offering additional extensions to noncommercial driver licenses and permits so Californians can delay or avoid a DMV office visit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Licenses for drivers 70 and older that expire in June or July are extended 120 days. Expiring licenses for drivers 69 and younger are now valid through July. Driver license permits that expire in July or August are extended six months or to a date 24 months from the date of application, whichever is earlier. All commercial licenses, endorsements and learner’s permits that expire between March and June will remain valid through June 30, 2020, to align with federal guidance. Extensions will be provided to eligible drivers automatically. 


  • NEW - Additional Funding Available for COVID-19 Financial Assistance Program administered by Sacred Heart Community Service and Destination: Home. Because there is a limited amount of funding available, this round of assistance will focus on serving those in our community who are most in need of assistance. Eligible households will receive $1,000 for every individual who meets the eligibility criteria up to $2,000 per household. To qualify for assistance, residents must meet all five criteria outlined below:
  •  Be a resident of Santa Clara County. 
  •  Have household income less than 30% of the Area’s Median Income prior to the COVID-19 crisis. 
  •  Can demonstrate a loss of income related to the COVID-19 crisis. 
  •  Are ineligible for unemployment benefits or recent federal stimulus payments. 
  •  Did not already receive assistance from our COVID-19 relief fund.


  • NEW- U.S. Census Bureau Workers in Neighborhoods: Starting this week, U.S. Census Bureau workers will be visiting neighborhoods with P.O. boxes that do not receive mail at a physical address to verify addresses and deliver 2020 Census paper questionnaires on doorsteps. Census Bureau workers will not ring doorbells or knock on doors, ask to be allowed inside homes, or request personal information (social security number, credit card or bank account information, donations). Census workers will have a valid ID badge with their photograph, a U.S. Department of Commerce watermark, and an expiration date. Census workers may also carry a Census Bureau bag and other equipment with the Census Bureau logo. For questions about this operation or to verify the identity of a Census worker, please contact the U.S. Census Bureau at 213-314-6500.

  • NEW -Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) Card: Families with children who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals at school can get up to $365 per child to buy groceries while schools are closed. Apply online before June 30 at www.ca.p-ebt.org to receive benefits. Families can apply regardless of immigration status, and the benefits will not count towards public charge. 


RESOURCES

LOCAL COVID-19 TESTING

  • Go to Stayenrolled.com to find out the latest information you need to know about Community Colleges during COVID-19
  • Medi-Nurse” line - for Medi-Cal patients without a health plan and uninsured Californians. The line is https://1-877-409-9052 and is available 24/7 for COVID-19 concerns or for general medical issues.


 WEBINAR: How to Express Care with a focus on Racial Equity
Thursday, May 28, 2020 from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
This session is informed by common assumptions that racially minoritized students are deficient. Often times instructor’s and administrators’ responses imply that “racial equity” means to provide interventions that “fix students.” This session will critically address how to provide authentic care to students with a focus on racial equity. Register at this link .