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 Edmond Heatley has withdrawn his candidacy for the superintendent position of the Berkeley Unified School District, according to an alert released by the district Tuesday morning.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…
Controversy arises with possible appointment of BUSD superintendent
The Berkeley Unified School District Board of Education deliberated over the appointment of its likely new superintendent, at their closed meeting Wednesday, amidst contention over his past leadership.
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Berkeley school district teachers and staff to receive 1 percent bonus
Teachers in the Berkeley Unified School District will get a one-time bonus this year — a small respite after years of stagnant paychecks. Read More…
Berkeley High School paper spared cuts to staff, printing days
Student journalists at Berkeley High School can rest easy knowing their newspaper staff size and print will not be significantly reduced this upcoming semester. Read More…
Berkeley Unified School District to hire temporary superintendents
As the search continues for a permanent replacement, two Berkeley Unified School District administrators may soon be hired to temporarily fill the open position of district superintendent.
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Search continues for local school district superintendent
The Berkeley Unified School District’s Board of Education announced May 31 that it would be broadening its search for the new district superintendent despite its original plans to have selected a candidate by the beginning of June. The board decided to extend the search because they were not satisfied with Read More…
Berkeley school board discusses safety report
After six separate gun incidents at Berkeley high schools since Jan. 10, the Berkeley Unified School District’s Ad Hoc Safety Committee has been instructed by the district’s Board of Education to create an action plan for the committee’s gun prevention recommendations on Berkeley high school campuses. At Wednesday night’s school Read More…
School board cuts funding for one of four preschool classrooms
After voting to continue three of four 9.5-hour preschool classes for the next school year, the Berkeley Unified School District Board of Education decided at its meeting June 22 not to use any more of its funds to keep the last classroom open. The issue was raised at the meeting Read More…