William Huyett, Superintendent           2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way | Berkeley, CA 94704-1180 | 510-644-6348
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New: Board Places Bond, Parcel Tax Renewal on November Ballot

Text of Maintenance Tax Renewal Measure
Text of Facilities Bond Measure
These two measures will be on the Berkeley ballot November 2, 2010

District Employee Open Enrollment

It is that time of year again!  The air is crisp, the birds are singing, and the Employee Benefits Open Enrollment period is upon us.  From Monday, August 16th, through 5pm on Friday, September 10th, benefits eligible employees are free to add, modify or drop available medical, dental and vision coverages available through the District.

Superintendent's Message on 2010-11 Budget Reductions

For the third straight year I am writing to you about significant cuts to Berkeley Unified, and all California public schools. Over the last two years, we trimmed $11 million from the budget, and now more reductions are required.  For the next school year the Governor’s proposed reductions, coupled with our increasing costs force us to reduce the General Fund budget by $3.1 million.  The complete letter. Letter to King Community

New Principals at Berkeley High, Rosa Parks, Malcolm X


Jefferson, Oxford, Washington Elementary Schools Recognized

Three Berkeley elementary schools won statewide recognition this spring. Washington Elementary received a 2009-10 Title I Academic Achievement Award and Jefferson and Oxford were named California Distinguished Schools. Washington was among 238 schools statewide meriting the Achievement Award — all Berkeley schools except Berkeley Hig h receive Title I funds, along with 6000 schools statewide.  The Distinguished School honor is bestowed on only 8% of California Elementary Schools. Details here.

BUSD A+ Newsletter June 2010 Edition Spanish Edition

Click here for current and past editions
In This Edition:
  • BUSD Schools Graduation & Promotions Schedule
  • BPEF's Annual Spring Luncheon Honors Educators
  • Superintendent's Budget Recomendations
  • BUSD Honors Classified Employees
  • Kindergarten Summer Bridge Program
  • IDJ Awards $60,200 in Grants to Berkeley Schools

Berkeley Schools Excellence Program - BSEP (Local Tax Measures)


REALM Secondary Charter Schools Accepted by Board of Education - May 26, 2010

The Board of Education approved two REALM Charter School proposals for secondary education. The charter schools are expected to open in Fall of 2011.

2020 Vision for Berkeley's Children and Youth

The Berkeley School Board resolution to join with the Berkeley City Council, United in Action and the community to affirm the 2020 Vision for Berkeley’s Children and Youth and the strategies for moving forward. [pdf download] NEW! BUSD's 2009-10 Plan to Close the Achievement Gap The Berkeley Alliance is coordinating the 2020 Vision ACET Team. Click here for the latest 2020 Vision information from the Berkeley Alliance. Click here for information on the November 3 Joint Berkeley School Board and City Council Meeting to hear community recommendations for the first implementation phase of the 2020 Vision.

Watch Board of Education Meetings On-line

The Berkeley Unified School District Board of Education Meetings are now available on-line. In an effort to encourage the community to follow the work of the Board, we are presenting individual Board Items on-line for user-friendly viewing.

Did You Know the Berkeley School Board Meetings are televised on local cable channel 33?

You can view them live  on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. on meeting nights (click here), or when the meeting is rebroadcast the following Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m.

Meetings are also live on the radio!  Tune in to KPFB 89.3 FM.

Meetings agendas are available on the Friday before the meeting (click here) so you can keep informed about teaching and learning, administrative, and special Board presentations/discussions.

Looking for Information that was formerly on the Home Page?  Click Here

Important Dates

 

First Day of School: Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Labor Day Holiday:  Monday, September 6, 2010
Elementary Back-to-School Night:  Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Middle School Back-to-School Night: Thursday, September 23, 2010
High School Back-to-School Night: Thursday, September 30, 2010
Staff Development Day (No school for students): Monday, October 11, 2010
Veteran's Day Holiday:  Thursday, November 11, 2010
K-5 Parent Conference Day (No school for students):  Friday, November 12, 2010


For the complete school calendars through 2010-11, click here.

 

 

 


News & Information

Family Guides To Report Cards

H1N1 & Seasonal Flu Information

East Campus Environmental Impact Report Documents Note: Public Review Extended

2020 Vision for Berkeley's Children & Youth

School Accountability Report Cards 2008-09 (English and Spanish)

2009-10 Plan to Close the Achievement Gap

School Governance Council Info & Bylaws

BSEP Info & Bylaws

Small Schools Guiding Principles (2003)

BHS South of Bancroft Draft Environmental Impact Report

Information on Berkeley Unified's Student Assignment Plan

2010-11 Parent Student Handbook

Other News



Calendar & Events

Tuesday, September 14
BSEP P&O Meeting

2009-2010 & 2010-11 School Calendars