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Is Your New Year's Resolution to get more involved?
 One of the hallmarks of our school district is your involvement - committed staff, parents and community members who care deeply about Berkeley's children and youth and know the value of a great public education. The A+ eNews comes out every two weeks and is chalk full of opportunities to participate. We hope you will continue to look to the A+ eNews to stay connected and choose to participate in the important work of continually improving our schools. Please encourage other parents and community members to subscribe to the bi-monthly A+. It's easy. You can forward this email with the link provided at the bottom or by clicking on the "Subscribe" button on our homepage. |
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Give Feedback on Parent Liaison Program
The BUSD Office of Community and Family Partnerships (OFCP), responsible for providing parent education workshops and access to information and services, is restructuring its centralized district-wide approach of family engagement to a school-based model.
The BUSD parent community is invited to attend one of the two scheduled presentations and feedback sessions scheduled for this month.
Monday, January 9th
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Berkeley Technology Academy, Multipurpose Room
(2701 Martin Luther King Jr. Way).
Spanish interpretation provided.
Tuesday January 17
6:30-8:00
Berkeley Adult School, Multipurpose Room
(1701 San Pablo Ave.)
Spanish interpretation provided.
Parent liaisons help schools and families connect to support student success. A printable Info Sheet on the development of the Parent Liaison Program is available here.
Contact Maya Hernandez, Manager OFCP for more information at mayahernandez@berkeley.net or call 644-8991. |
Superintendent Huyett to Retire - Board authorizes hiring firm for search 
In early December, Superintendent Huyett announced his plans to retire in June, 2012. Read more... At the Board Meeting on January 5th the School Board discussed the search process for a new superintendent. The first step taken by the Board was to authorize an official RFP to initiate the hire of a search firm. The selected firm will work with the Berkeley community to determine the desired skill set needed in a new superintendent and lead a nation wide search to find Superintendent Huyett's replacement. A webpage will be set up to allow the community to follow developments in the process and the A+ eNews will run regular updates. |
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How to Enroll in the Berkeley Public Schools
The Admissions Office is now receiving applications for Fall admission; the first Friday of February - 2/3/12 - is the first enrollment deadline for new students entering elementary and middle school for the 2012-13 school year. Kindergarten and Middle School Informational Nights are happening this month! Find the informational flyer here.Our website has various webpages to help families navigate the enrollment process including an explanation of our student assignment system, a checklist of easy steps to follow for elementary and middle school enrollment, and Frequently Asked Questions about enrollment and waitlist procedures. The Required Enrollment Documentation webpage includes information on the required documents for new student enrollment: the Parent Preference Form, an original birth certificate, and three current proofs of Berkeley residency. You can also contact the Admissions Office via email at admissions@berkeley.net or call 644-6504 for assistance.
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Upcoming School Board Meetings
Jan. 11 & 25 at 7:30pm
2134 MLK Jr. Way
Agendas posted 72 hours prior on this webpage.
January BSEP P&O Meetings
Jan. 10 & 24 at 7:00pm
Malcolm X School Library
Agendas posted 72 hours prior on this webpage.
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