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At their first meeting of the school year, Ken Der reports that the Alameda Unified School District Board of Education received a budget update and said goodbye to long-term boardmember Jennifer Williams. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-starts-school-year-with-budget-update-farewell-to-jennifer-williams/

#alameda #ausd #AusdBoard #JenniferWilliams #ShariqKhan

Susan Davis writes that the new school year brings a new middle school, new principals and assistant principals, and a new phone and device policy for AUSD students. Photo by QKA. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/ausd-notes-back-to-school/

#alameda #ausd #BackToSchool #WoodMiddleSchool

A beautiful gym, multi-story buildings, and a sprawling central courtyard will greet Wood Middle School students as they pour onto the new campus this week. Gene Kahane gushes that the campus is "gorgeous" while still embodying its "utilitarian charm." https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/the-beautiful-new-wood-middle-school-campus-is-officially-open/

#alameda #ausd #WoodMiddleSchool

AUSD Board of Education member Jennifer Williams has announced that she will resign from her position as of August 12 to focus on her family. Williams said working with the board has been “a gift” and wished the board “all the best as you continue to contribute to the Alameda community.” https://alamedapost.com/news/jennifer-williams-resigns-from-board-of-education/

#alameda #ausd #AusdBoard #JenniferWilliams #PasqualeScuderi

"It’s summertime, when our glorious weather provides the opportunity for yard work and gardening," writes Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft. "Here are some tips to keep you and your neighbors safe and healthy this summer and beyond." https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/mayor-ashcraft-remember-gas-powered-leaf-blowers-are-banned-in-alameda/

#alameda #ausd #GreenhouseGasEmissions #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #mosquitoes

If you lived, worked, or shopped anywhere near the Wood Middle School campus during the past year or so, you probably heard the booming piledrivers. That’s history now, and it’s time to enjoy the beautiful new campus, starting with a ribbon cutting on Friday, August 7, at 4 p.m. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/ribbon-cutting-will-celebrate-opening-of-new-wood-middle-school-campus/

#alameda #ausd #PasqualeScuderi #WoodMiddleSchool

A former Alameda Unified School District employee has been arrested and charged with burglary for allegedly stealing at least one safe from a district office. Police reported searching his home in June, where they found a safe that had been damaged with a sledgehammer and had a melted hole. https://alamedapost.com/news/former-ausd-custodian-charged-with-burglary-stealing-a-safe-from-district-building/

#alameda #ausd #theft

In this week's Letters to the Editor, readers comment on a previous letter on overbuilding, the infrastructure bond measure, AUSD's dismissal of baseball coaches, the 4th of July, the success of weekly beach cleanups, and "No Kings Since 1776" flags for the parade. https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/letters-to-the-editor-for-july-3-2026/

#4thOfJuly #alameda #AlamedaHighSchool #ausd #baseball #beach #construction #InfrastructureBond #LetterToTheEditor #NoKings

At its final meeting of the school year, the AUSD Board discussed student survey outcomes. Earlier in the meeting, over a dozen speakers took to the podium to demand an explanation for why AUSD did not renew the contract of Alameda High School’s head baseball coach. Ken Der relays the meeting. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-reviews-survey-responses-baseball-community-demands-answers/

#alameda #AlamedaHighSchool #ausd #AusdBoard #LindseyJenkinsStark

At its June 9 meeting, the AUSD Board of Education discussed plans for the next school year under the Local Control and Accountability Plan and heard the latest update on the district’s multi-year budget projections. Ken Der shares the district's priorities and concerns. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-outlines-lcap-and-budget-projections/

#alameda #ausd #AusdBoard #KirstenZazo #LocalControlAndAccountabilityPlan #ShariqKhan

"More than 700 Alameda Unified seniors graduated last week in ceremonies marked by cheers, tears, gratitude, and words of wisdom from adult and student speakers alike," shares Susan Davis. Over two dozen students received scholarships provided by local community members and organizations. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/ausd-news-700-seniors-graduated-last-week-many-with-scholarships/

#alameda #ausd #scholarships

After months of deliberation, a survey, and more discussion at the AUSD Board meeting on May 26, the new athletic field at Encinal Jr. & Sr. High School is officially named "Jets’ Field." Ken Der relays the lengthy process which heard from students, families, and Board members. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-names-new-encinal-field-details-funding-allocations/

#alameda #AlamedaQueerHistoryProject #ausd #AusdBoard #EncinalJets #EncinalJuniorAndSeniorHighSchool

On May 26th, the AUSD Board of Education voted to adopt a new English Language Arts curriculum for elementary schools. Jean Chen talks with faculty and staff about community concerns over the lack of chapter books and novels in the new curriculum. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-adopts-1-4m-english-language-curriculum-lacking-full-books/

#alameda #ausd #AusdBoard #curriculum #PasqualeScuderi

The historic Kofman Auditorium at Alameda High School got upgraded! Gene Kahane explains, "Measure I and B facility bonds paid for the necessary restoration that will make Kofman Auditorium available for both school district and public use." https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/kofman-auditorium-celebrates-100th-birthday-with-a-facelift/

#alameda #AlamedaHighSchool #ausd #KofmanAuditorium #PasqualeScuderi #RyanLaLonde

"After more than a year of research and collaboration that included the piloting of three different ELA curricula, AUSD staff recommended that the Board adopt Benchmark, developed by the Benchmark Education Company, as the new ELA curriculum," reports Ken Der. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-ela-curriculum-recommendation/

#alameda #ausd #AusdBoard #curriculum #ParcelTax #ShariqKhan

Since 2011, AUSD received over $229 million from parcel taxes. "This revenue has directly supported staff and programs that serve AUSD students and has supplemented the insufficient funding we receive from the state and federal governments," shares Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/parcel-taxes-support-ausd/

#alameda #ausd #ParcelTax

At its meeting on April 27, the AUSD Board of Education learned about efforts to build more inclusive classrooms for special education students and held the first of five budget conversations ahead of the 2026-2027 school year. Ken Der shares the meeting. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-spotlights-sped-inclusion-details-budget-assumptions/

#alameda #AlamedaEducationFoundation #ausd #AusdBoard #LincolnMiddleSchool #LoveElementarySchool #MayaLinSchool #PadenElementarySchool #PasqualeScuderi #RubyBridgesElementarySchool #ShariqKhan

AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis looks forward to the completion of the Kofman Auditorium upgrades, the new Wood Middle School campus, new buildings for Frank Otis Elementary School, and the new Alameda High School swim center. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/ausd-celebrates-upcoming-facility-openings/

#alameda #AlamedaHighSchool #ausd #FrankOtisElementarySchool #WoodMiddleSchool

"Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) is delighted to announce that Katherine Werner, a special education teacher at Encinal Jr. & Sr. High School, has been named AUSD’s 2026 Teacher of the Year," shares AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/encinals-katherine-werner-named-teacher-year/

#alameda #ausd #EncinalJuniorAndSeniorHighSchool #TeacherOfTheYear

AUSD prepares to bid a fond farewell to current Alameda High School principal Angela Barrett and welcomes her replacement, Alex Harp. Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis also invites applicants to explore AUSD's current open positions. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/ausd-welcomes-alex-harp-new-ahs-principal/

#alameda #AlamedaHighSchool #ausd

As part of a packed meeting agenda on Tuesday, March 24, the AUSD Board of Education approved successor agreements with its labor partners for 2025-2028. Ken Der relays the Board's discussions about balancing the budget in the upcoming years. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-approves-labor-agreements-amid-budget-considerations/

#alameda #ausd #AusdBoard #PasqualeScuderi #ShariqKhan

In the wake of current events, many residents of Alameda have been concerned by the possibility of an ICE surge here in the Bay Area. Jean Chen shares statements from APD, AUSD, and Mayor Ashcraft about how their organizations would respond to federal agents on the island. https://alamedapost.com/news/alamedas-ice-response/

#alameda #AlamedaPolice #apd #ausd #CityOfAlameda #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #PasqualeScuderi

Congratulations to Alameda High School on receiving a Distinguished School designation from the California Department of Education! AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis also invites the community to the spring musicals at AHS and Encinal. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/ausd-news-musicals-distinguished-school-honors-teens-tackle-tobacco-workshops/

#alameda #AlamedaHighSchool #AlamedaScienceAndTechnologyInstitute #ausd #EncinalJuniorAndSeniorHighSchool

At its meeting on March 10, the AUSD Board of Education received an update on the implementation of Amira, the district’s Early Reading Difficulties screener. Ken Der explains that the screener helps teachers "to identify students who would benefit from targeted intervention." https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-hears-updates-reading-screener-second-interim-budget/

#alameda #amira #ausd #AusdBoard #HeatherLittle #KirstenZazo #LindseyJenkinsStark #PasqualeScuderi #ShariqKhan

AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis announces that AUSD and its two Classified School Employees Association chapters signed tentative agreements. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/ausd-signs-tentative-agreements-classified-employees/

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Are you a student looking for a summer job or internship? Need a little help with your resume or job interview skills? Don’t miss the 10th Annual Alameda Youth Career and Job Fair hosted by the City of Alameda and AUSD on April 1. The Job Fair is free and welcomes all Alameda high school students. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/tenth-annual-youth-career-and-job-fair-set-for-april-1/

#alameda #ausd #JobFair

At its meeting on Tuesday, February 24, the Alameda Unified School District Board of Education heard from two separate teams of educators working to provide academic and social support to students in need. Ken Der shares updates from the programs. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-applauds-two-student-support-teams/

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AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis explains the tentative agreements reached between AUSD and the Alameda Education Association, and announces that the beloved Alameda High School Kofman Auditorium will open for performances in April following the completion of its renovations. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/ausd-teachers-union-reach-tentative-agreement/

#alameda #AlamedaEducationAssociation #AlamedaHighSchool #ausd

At its February 10 meeting, AUSD discussed a mid-year report on LCAP assessments and heard a request from ACLC. Ken Der explains that the plan proposes for Nea to serve students in Kindergarten through eighth grade, while ACLC would serve students in ninth through 12th grade. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-hears-mid-year-lcap-report-clcs-middle-school-consolidation/

#alameda #AlamedaCommunityLearningCenter #AnnalisaMoore #ausd #AusdBoard #HeatherLittle #KirstenZazo #nea #RyanLaLonde #testing

On Friday, the AUSD announced it has reached tentative agreements with the AEA following three negotiation sessions with a mediator. AEA members will see a 10% salary increase over three years with a 2% bonus, plus increased health benefits. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-and-aea-sign-tentative-agreements-avert-strike/

#alameda #AlamedaEducationAssociation #ausd #AusdBoard #PasqualeScuderi #RyanLaLonde