Congratulations to all of the students who submitted entries and teachers who encouraged students to participate in the Cesar Chávez Commemoration Contest. Fifty-six essays and poems from Cragmont, LeConte, Rosa Parks, Thousand Oaks and Berkeley High were received. Students were asked to reflect and write on the following topic: One of Cesar Chavez’s core values […]
Archives for March 2012
Superintendent’s Budget Letter to Community
En español más abajo Dear Berkeley Schools Community Members, For yet another year I am writing to you about significant cuts to Berkeley Unified and all California public schools. The Governor’s proposed reductions for the next school year, coupled with the loss of $1.7 million in federal stimulus funds and our increasing costs, leave us […]
Willard Metal Shop Theater’s Original Production – Falling Out
A student-centered drama program at Willard, advised by George Rose has shown once again that they can do anything. Not only a well written, directed and performed “dramedy”; “Falling Out” is an important message about the impact on a middle school student of “coming out”, or in this case “falling out” when it happens unintentionally, […]
Ten BHS Scholars to Cal; Students Admitted to Top Universities
The UC Berkeley Cal Scholars program has announced that ten Berkeley High African American seniors in the program have been admitted to Cal, Harvard, Yale and other universities. Cal Scholars begin working with BUSD students at the middle school level, and currently ten Berkeley Black & Latino middle school students are reporting a 4.0 GPA. […]
Budget Forum – State of BUSD Budget: Proposed Budget Reductions
BUSD Superintendent Bill Huyett and Deputy Superintendent Javetta Cleveland will conduct a budget forum for anyone who wants to understand the school budget process, and more specifically how it has impacted the BUSD budget and the impact we are anticipating in the next two years. With a shortage of revenue at the state level, no […]
BHS Girls Win 11th NorCal Title, Play Saturday for State Crown
Berkeley (29-2) trounced Kennedy of Sacramento 56-38 Saturday night to secure its 11th appearance in the Div. 1 state championship game. Arizona State-bound Elisha Davis made four three-pointers and scored 17 points, and Desire Finnie and Rachel Howard added 13 points each. The winner plays the Division I SoCal winner Mater Dei in the State […]
Jefferson School Construction Project: Community Meeting Thurs. March 22
Thursday, March 22nd from 6:30 – 8 p.m. in the Jefferson School Multi-purpose Room (entrance located on Rose Street side) With enrollment at elementary grades growing significantly over the past five years, and a demographic study showing it will continue to increase, classrooms must be created for a new generation of students. Following a multi-year planning process […]
LEARNS Afterschool Program Budget Update
Over the past few years the LEARNS Afterschool Program has had several challenges in meeting the operating budget. LEARNS has experienced a reduction in funding caused by the impact of the general state of the economy, the expiration of our 21st Century Community Learning Center, and the reduction of ASES funding from the State. These […]
BUSD Superintendent Search – Community Input Sessions Completed
Online Superintendent Search Community Input Survey Now Closed – Thank You for Participating The Board of Education received a Leadership Profile Report on Wednesday March 21st, 7:00 p.m. in a Special Board Meeting in the Council Chambers that included the input collected. See the Report Here You can also watch the re-broadcast of the meeting on Berkeley Community […]
2020 Vision Report to School Board and City Council
A report was made to both the City Council (Tues March 6) and School Board (Wed March 7) on the progress of the 2020 Vision, a collaborative effort of Berkeley Unified, the City of Berkeley, UC Berkeley, and community groups and agencies, convened by the Berkeley Alliance. 2020 Vision is a citywide movement to ensure […]