An eager gaggle of kindergarteners and first graders seemed stumped. They were gathered outside at Washington Elementary School when asked if they could identify a sapling waiting patiently in a gray bucket a few feet away. Guesses came tentatively: “Palm?” “Bamboo?” “Bay Laurel?” So BUSD lead grounds gardener Genaro Macchiavello offered a clue, “It has […]
Thanks to Participants of Dine Out! for Gardening & Cooking
A lot of you came out for Dine Out on May 13th, where the community and local businesses showed their support for the district’s Cooking & Gardening programs by contributing a percentage of sales to our program. Last year, over 40 local food establishments and customers helped us raise $25,000 for the program. We are […]
School Board
The Berkeley Unified School District Board of Education, also called the School Board, is comprised of five elected directors (also called “members”) and two student directors, one chosen from Berkeley High, and the other Berkeley Technology Academy. The School Board represents the public’s voice in public education, providing governance over the school district. The School […]
