While smoke from wildfires continues to affect the Berkeley area, we will be adjusting our school activities in order to reduce exposure to poor air quality. On Friday, November 9th, athletic activities were canceled or moved indoors. We will post an update to the website, and send messages to staff and families prior to school […]
Air Quality Update October 17; Schools Open
October 17, 4:00 p.m. Dear Community, Unfortunately, today the trend toward improved air quality changed course, as wildfires continued to burn, and wind patterns shifted. The Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) is issuing a Health Advisory & Spare the Air Alert through Wednesday, October 18, due to the currently unpredictable air quality in the Bay […]
Alameda County Schools Open Friday, Oct 13
In the past week we have witnessed devastating effects of the ongoing Northern California wildfires. At this time, my heart goes out to the students, families, and entire communities impacted by these fires. Over the course of this week, air quality in Alameda County has tipped into Unhealthylevels. During this […]
Air Quality Update
Berkeley Unified School District schools and After-School Programs are remaining open Thursday, October 12. We have been monitoring conditions and forecasts, and have also been in touch with neighboring districts about their decisions. There is a great deal of variation in conditions around the Bay, and districts in the more northern areas have made the […]
45-Day Budget Revision Notification
Click here to view the 45-Day Budget Revision Document. Click here to view the 45-Day Budget Revision Spreadsheet. The Governor signed the 2017-18 State Budget Act on June 27, 2017, which incorporated an immaterial change The 45-day period ends August 11, 2017. In accordance with this Code, nothing is required to be submitted to […]
Appointment of New Berkeley High Principal Erin Schweng
Sam Pasarow has resigned as Principal of Berkeley High School, effective today. The District leadership wishes Mr. Pasarow well and thanks him for his service to the Berkeley High community. The School Board tonight announced the appointment of Erin Schweng as Principal of Berkeley High School. Ms. Schweng has served Berkeley’s schools for 19 years […]
BUSD Elementary Students Match Their Literary Judgment Against the Adult Experts
For picking the best children’s book, who do you trust more — adult “experts” or the children themselves? Now you’ll have a chance to compare, thanks to Berkeley elementary school students who’ve enthusiastically jumped at the chance to match their critical tastes against those of the select committee of judges who pick the nation’s most […]
New Board Policy on Undocumented Students
Superintendent’s Letter to Families/Carta para Padres de Familia del Superintendente The Board unanimously approved a policy at its December 7, 2016 meeting to protect undocumented students. A link to the policy is here. The Board also gave direction to District staff to circulate the policy widely, and develop a plan for training staff on implementation […]
Oct. 5, 2016 Statement from the Superintendent and Board President
Oct. 5, 2016 Statement from the Superintendent and Board President A number of people have expressed interest in the matter of a BUSD teacher who has been placed on paid administrative leave, and several people have spoken about the matter during the public comment session. The Board has also received a number of emails on the […]
Information for Staff: Benefit Plan Enrollment in October
Very soon, BUSD staff will receive open enrollment materials and enrollment form in the mail regarding the District’s change to CalPERS Health. The effective date for this change will be January 1, 2017. Current medical benefits through Kaiser or Health Net will end on December 31, 2016 and be replaced by coverage through CalPERS Health. […]