(09:12) MONTEREY COUNTY – A Monterey County civil grand jury has released a report criticizing the Salinas City Elementary School District for failing to help improve the achievement of English learners. Over half of the students enrolled in the district’s 14 schools are considered English learners. According to the report’s findings, there are no aides to help support teachers in grades 2 through 6 and that students who are not English proficient by the end of 6th grade struggle to enroll in the higher level classes needed to succeed academically. The grand jury has made six recommendations, including hiring more teachers aides and providing on-site child care at school campuses. (S.G.)
