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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Dear Berkeley Unified Community, I’m very happy to announce that Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) and Berkeley Federation of Teachers (BFT) have reached a tentative agreement in our 2019-20 and 2020-21 contract negotiations subject to ratification by the BFT and approval by the BUSD Board of Education. I want to personally thank the negotiating teams […]

Dear Berkeley Unified Families, The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is currently reporting “green” Air Quality Index (AQI) levels this afternoon for the Berkeley area. AirNow is forecasting “yellow” AQI levels for the region tomorrow. A “yellow” level is considered a moderate reading. Given that no forecast is 100% reliable, I want to assure […]

All schools will be open in BUSD today, October 29. PG&E has notified the District that no schools will be affected by the next Public Safety Power Shutoff. We are following Alameda County and State guidance on activities in schools relative to the Air Quality Index (AQI). The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) […]

October 28, 2019 Dear Berkeley Unified Families, Again, all schools will be open in BUSD tomorrow, October 29, 2019. However, tomorrow may be another complicated day at Berkeley Unified schools. We expect we may see poor air quality again in Berkeley, and, due to increasing winds on Wednesday evening, PG&E has announced another planned Public […]