Berkeley Unified School District

The Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, Board of Education heard comments from students and community members seeking further focus on environmental issues among other topics discussed at their regular meeting Wednesday.

The Berkeley Zoning Adjustment Board, or ZAB, approved use permits Thursday to replace the existing clubhouse and restroom at Willard Park with a new 3,301 square foot community center and bathroom.

Patil’s Miyawaki forests are the first to be planted in any school district in California. With the introduction of a draft of AB-57 to the California legislature by Assemblymember Ash Kalra in December, they may not be the last.

Plaintiffs allege Berkeley Unified School District breached a settlement agreement that the district reached with four families in 2021 regarding improvements to reading and literacy programs. 

The Berkeley Unified School District is currently engaged in the process of adopting a new science curriculum for grades K-3. 

Students from Sylvia Mendez Elementary School planted a Miyawaki forest at the Berkeley Technology Academy, the fourth of its kind within the Berkeley Unified School District.

The Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, Board met Wednesday to recognize the Berkeley Fire Department for its role in facilitating a career pathway program. 

The Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, board met Wednesday to discuss their ongoing workforce housing project and new middle school assignment model.

Current board president Ka’Dijah Brown leads with 27.52% of the vote as of press time. Meanwhile, Jennifer Shanoski captured 21.9% of the vote with Mike Chang and Reichi Lee close behind at 21.73% and 21.16%, respectively.

Berkeley City Council met on Thursday, discussing over 45 items, including resources for seniors, a public art commission and tenants rights.