February 27, 2020 Dear Berkeley Unified Community, I’m writing to share with you the latest information the District has about COVID-19 (coronavirus). There are still currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Berkeley or Alameda County. While handling the spread of a serious contagion like the COVID-19 is primarily a job for public health agencies, […]
Coronavirus Update from Alameda County / Información más Reciente del Condado de Alameda acerca del Coronavirus
Dear Parents/Caregivers, There are no confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Alameda County at this time. On February 4, 2020, The Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) and the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) updated a coronavirus advisory letter to schools. The letter from ACPHD and ACOE advises that people who have traveled from […]
Flu Season and the Coronavirus/Temporada de Gripe (Flu) y el Coronavirus
February 3, 2020 Dear Berkeley Unified Parent/Caregiver, According to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) influenza, or “flu,” activity levels have increased over the past several weeks. Berkeley Unified School District is also monitoring the coronavirus situation closely. There are no known cases of the coronavirus in Alameda County at this time. We are […]
Free Asthma Testing, Treatment, Education for BUSD Students at Several School Sites
Dear BUSD Families and Staff, Do you know a student who has difficulty breathing at times? There is free help available! The BreathMobile is an “asthma clinic on wheels” with doctors, nurses and staff who specialize in asthma. It will visit various Berkeley Unified School District sites during the next four months offering asthma evaluations, […]
Air Quality Notification Friday, Nov 9
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 […]
Notice from BUSD Food Services Department Regarding Romaine Lettuce
Due to the contamination of romaine lettuce with E. coli bacteria, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently published an advisory to “not buy or eat romaine lettuce at a grocery store or restaurant unless you can confirm it is not from the Yuma, Arizona, growing region.” The advisory applies to all forms […]
Berkeley High Observes World AIDS Day with National AIDS Quilt
This year Berkeley High’s World AIDS Day Assemblies focused on Women and AIDS/HIV. As has been the tradition in past years, a panel of the National AIDS Quilt was on display, along with Berkeley High’s own set of aids quilts. Students and staff pass through throughout the day to view the quilts. Speakers included Piper (in the hat), a former […]
Reminder: Tdap Immunization Required for All 7th-12th graders
Tdap Alert! – California school immunization law requires ALL students entering 7th grade to show proof of a whooping cough (pertussis) booster shot, called Tdap, before entering school. Students who fail to meet this requirement will not be allowed to attend school starting on Wednesday, August 29th 2012. For more details see: https://www.berkeleyschools.net/tdap-ready-for-7th-grade/
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 […]
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