Berkeley school district faces cuts if November tax initiative fails
The fate of Berkeley Unified School District’s economic situation lies in the hands of voters in this November’s election. Read More…
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Berkeley Unified School District to aid local charter school
After just one year of operation, Berkeley Unified School District’s first and only charter school is facing financial troubles from significant deferrals in state funding. Read More…
Controversial superintendent finalist withdraws candidacy
Dr. Edmond Heatley has withdrawn his candidacy for the superintendent position of the Berkeley Unified School District, according to an alert released by the district Tuesday morning. Read More…
Narrowing the gap
CITY AFFAIRS: After state data shows a widening gap between minority and white students’ success, action needs to be taken.
As time passes and minority students continue to struggle in Berkeley public schools, the educational vision of the city remains far-sighted. Not only did the percentage of Berkeley students passing the state high school exit exam decrease this year, but the gap between minority and white students widened, according to Read More…
Improved attendance rates lead to rescinded layoff notices for Berkeley teachers
The Berkeley Unified School District rescinded 148 potential layoff notices due to an unanticipated growth in student attendance this year, which helped fill almost half of the next school year’s projected budget gap in the district. In contrast to fiscal year 2010-11 — during which time the district lost more Read More…
Berkeley Unified School District begins interviews for new superintendent
The Berkeley Unified School District will begin interviewing applicants this week for the superintendent position that will be vacated by current District Superintendent Bill Huyett when he retires in June. At a special closed session meeting on May 2, the district’s Board of Education selected between seven and 10 of the Read More…
Berkeley High counselor suspended following alleged sexual misconduct
A Berkeley High School counselor was suspended by the state for seven days following allegations of sexual misconduct with a former student, as announced in a notice to the student on May 4. The California Commission on Teaching Credentialing issued the suspension notice to Berkeley High counselor Anthony Smith following Read More…
Berkeley High students face suspension following attendance scam
As many as 50 Berkeley High School students face suspension, expulsion or community service after administrators say they were found selling changes to classmates’ attendance records. School officials say a recent investigation found several students hacked into attendance data after obtaining an administrative password which they used to clear tardies Read More…
The Lonely Island to donate $250,000 to Berkeley school district
Skyrocketed to fame by their hit song “I’m on a Boat,” the comedy troupe The Lonely Island is now making a splash in local waters with its promise of $250,000 to the Berkeley Unified School District. Soumya Karlamangla is the city news editor.
Annotated agenda for Jan. 25 school board meeting
The Berkeley Unified School District Board of Education will hold its meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m at 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Read an annotated agenda below, and a packet with more detailed information here: Soumya Karlamangla is the city news editor.