Among other news, AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis announces that the Board of Education has approved the schematic design for a new gymnasium at Encinal Jr. & Sr. High School. Construction is expected to begin in June, 2026 and to be complete by September, 2027. https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/ausd-construction-updates-for-encinal-wood-ahs-swim-center/
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On April 15, the AUSD Board explored designs for the new Encinal gym and discussed classroom cooling strategies. "Work to install cooling strategies will be spread out over five summers, starting with nine key classrooms at Maya Lin and Paden Elementary schools in summer 2025," explains Ken Der. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-looks-ahead-new-gym-classroom-cooling-solutions/
#ausd #AusdBoard #BayFarmSchool #EdisonElementarySchool #EncinalJuniorAndSeniorHighSchool #FranklinElementarySchool #IslandHighSchool #MayaLinSchool
AUSD has released its 2023-24 Parcel Tax Program Report, which provides details on revenues and expenditures for Measures B1 and A for that year, as well as an overview of the district's parcel tax program and the Oversight Committee Report. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-parcel-tax-program-annual-reports-available-online/
At its meeting on Tuesday, March 25, the AUSD Board of Education received an update on the Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) program, the Black Math Genius program, and other efforts to support underserved and underrepresented students. Ken Der has the highlights. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-highlights-efforts-support-underrepresented-students/
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On March 11, the AUSD Board of Education discussed student growth in reading and math, as well as upcoming curriculum changes to elementary school literacy. Ken Der explains Star Reading and Math assessments, as well as AUSD's approach using "Student Growth Percentile" ranks as assessment tools. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-gets-read-literacy-math-efforts/
On February 25, the AUSD Board of Education approved resolutions to reduce the number of certificated and classified employees due to a lack of work or funds. Ken Der explains the staffing reductions. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-approves-reduction-employees/
At its February 11 meeting, the AUSD Board discussed Measure I and Measure B expenditures and explored California School Dashboard scores. "The Dashboard uses 11 State and Local Indicators to measure student academic achievement, engagement and climate, and college readiness," explains Ken Der. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-hears-bond-measure-expenditures-school-dashboard-results/
At its meeting on Tuesday, January 28, the AUSD Board of Education discussed transportation impacts stemming from the Central Avenue Safety Project. Ken Der explains the expected disruptions during the project phases. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-reviews-central-avenue-project-student-report-cards/
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The AUSD Board of Education discussed school safety and the District’s response to the December 5 tsunami warning at its first meeting of the year. Board Vice President Ryan LaLonde also spoke with the Alameda Post regarding the Board Clerk election process. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-reviews-december-tsunami-evacuation-clarifies-officer-elections/
As 2025 begins, AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis highlights upcoming Information Nights and enrollment, and gives updates from the Board. https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/ausd-january-updates/
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At its meeting on December 10, the AUSD Board of Education welcomed newly elected and reelected Board members. Ken Der reports that newly elected Board member Meleah Hall alleged that the Board's process of electing officers violates Board Bylaw 9100. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-elects-new-officers-discusses-family-engagement/
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AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis announces that AUSD is accepting nominations for 2025 Teacher of the Year. In other updates, the AUSD Board is sworn in, Wood Middle School has a construction update, and three teams won NCS Scholastic Championship Team Awards this past season. https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/ausd-december-updates/
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A full month after the polls closed, the Alameda Registrar of Voters certified the election on Thursday, December 5. "Although the process was slow-moving, none of the race leaders changed from our report the day after the election," says Adam Gillitt. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-general-election-update-4-certified/
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Following the results of the 2024 Presidential Election, the Alameda Post reached out to readers to hear their reactions. Adam Gillitt shares a wide variety of responses from readers with differing reactions to the return of Donald Trump as President. https://alamedapost.com/news/alamedas-general-election-update-3-presidential-election-sentiments/
#alameda #AusdBoard #CityCouncil #election2024 #GregBoller #HeatherLittle #JenniferWilliams #MeleahHall #MichelePryor
AUSD Board of Education recognized outgoing Board Member Margie Sherratt for her service and heard an update on standardized test scores. Ken Der reports that AUSD has nearly returned to pre-pandemic student achievement levels but has room for improvement with several student groups.
https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-recognizes-sherratt-hears-update-test-scores/
Adam Gillitt reports that Alameda election results are still to be decided a week after the general election, as voters, candidates, and local officials await final tallies from the Alameda County Registrar of Voters.
https://alamedapost.com/news/alamedas-general-election-update-2-a-week-after/
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Alameda's General Election results show a change is coming to City Council, but Adam Gillitt reports there were few other surprises among local and other California races.
https://alamedapost.com/news/alamedas-general-election-update-1-the-day-after/
#alameda #AlamedaElectionResults #AusdBoard #CityCouncil #election2024 #GregBoller #HeatherLittle #JenniferWilliams #JoyceBoyd #MeleahHall #MichelePryor #StevenSlauson #ThushanAmarasiriwardena #TrishHerreraSpencer
During its meetings on October 8 and October 22, the Alameda Unified School District Board of Education discussed the renewal of the Academy of Alameda charter, LGBTQ student needs, and strategies to keep classrooms cool. Ken Der has the details.
https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-aoa-charter-renewal-lgbtq-students-classroom-cooling/
AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis suggests other ways community members could stay up-to-date with AUSD news other than independent information from the Alameda Post.
https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/learn-more-about-alameda-unified-school-district/
Jean Chen covers the AUSD board candidate forum. Topics include school funding and resource allocation, diversity and inclusion, and mental health, among others.
https://alamedapost.com/news/school-board-candidates-online-forum/
