On behalf of the many former Berkeley High School (BHS) students and BUSD staff whose lives he touched, we are saddened to report the death of former Berkeley High School principal Jim Slemp. Jim passed away on January 7, 2020 in Oregon. In 2003, Jim left his position as an Assistant Superintendent at the […]
West Campus Neighborhood Meeting
West Campus Neighbors and Community Members, Please join us at a District and Neighborhood meeting with Superintendent Brent Stephens and Executive Director of Facilities John Calise. Topics include these updates on West Campus news: Oxford Elementary School’s temporary move to West Campus beginning 2020-2021 school year; Changes to the West Campus parking lot; District discussion […]
Middle School Assignment Policy Engagement Process
Dear Families, As students and staff settle in at school after winter break, I want to take a moment to share some ongoing conversations at the District about the middle school assignment policy, as well as our plan to engage in community-wide discussions as we consider any changes to this policy. Any discussion about […]
2019 California School Dashboard Released
The California Department of Education (CDE) has released the 2019 California School Dashboard for the 2018 – 2019 academic year. The 2019 Dashboard provides parents and educators with meaningful information regarding student performance by displaying data on graduation rates, suspension rates, school attendance rates, college/career readiness rates, English learner progress and test scores. It also […]
Noviembre 17 al 23 es “La Semana Unidos Contra el Odio” (United Against Hate Week) en las Escuelas de Berkeley Unified
Estimadas Familias en BUSD y Colegas: Berkeley School Board (Mesa Directiva de Educación) aprobó el decreto United Against Hate Week durante la reunión del Board del 23 de octubre, 2019. Este importante decreto enfoca su atención hacia el alarmante incremento en las ideologías marginales que usan el odio como medio de intimidación, así como también […]
El Distrito está Monitoreando una Posible Interrupción de la Electricidad debido a la Seguridad Pública de PG&E
PG&E ha anunciado que están monitoreando un evento potencial de fuertes vientos de la costa para el miércoles, 20 de noviembre. Esto podría resultar en otra Interrupción de la Electricidad debido a la Seguridad Pública (PSPS). De momento el Distrito no ha recibido ninguna notificación de que las escuelas de BUSD o las oficinas estén […]
District Monitoring a Possible PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff for November 20-21
La traducción en español de este anuncio estará disponible pronto. PG&E has announced they are monitoring a potential strong offshore wind event on Wednesday, November 20. This could result in another Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). At this time the District has not been notified that any BUSD schools or offices will be included in […]
United Against Hate Week is November 17-23 at Berkeley Unified Schools
Dear Families, The Berkeley School Board passed a United Against Hate Week In Berkeley resolution at the October 23, 2019 Board meeting. This important resolution addresses an alarming increase in fringe ideologies using hatred as a means of intimidation, as well as current political rhetoric and policy positions that are fueling the normalization of […]
The Silent Recession Hitting Berkeley Schools – Part Three: The Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
As Superintendent of Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD), I am committed to sharing clear information regarding the District’s funding, our expenses, and the District budget. Our shared understanding drives critical conversations we must hold in community as we strive to meet our promise of Excellence, Equity, Engagement, and Enrichment for all of our students. In […]
The Silent Recession Hitting Berkeley Schools – Part Two: Restricted Funding
As Superintendent of Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD), I am committed to sharing clear information regarding the District’s funding, our expenses, and the District budget. Our shared understanding drives critical conversations we must hold in community as we strive to meet our promise of Excellence, Equity, Engagement, and Enrichment for all of our students. In […]