Berkeley Unified Revises Budget, Projects Cautiously Positive Financial Picture
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College and Career Day
Generates Student Enthusiasm
 | | Oski, the Cal Mascot, joined Co-Superintendent Javetta Cleveland at preschool. |
Community members across Berkeley worked collaboratively to host the City of Berkeley's
First Annual College and Career Day on March 1st. Students were encouraged to visualize themselves at college and in careers through a variety of activities and presentations.
Cal students visited schools and talked about what it's like to be in college; cheerleaders cheered for student success; parents and community members visited classrooms to share the paths they have taken, and Berkeley Technology Academy held a fair for students to talk with representatives from colleges and in technical career fields.
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Longfellow Students Recognized
Dance, poetry, and quotes from famous African Americans filled the halls of Longfellow to mark the end of African American History Month. The school equity team also took the opportunity during assemblies to
 | | Longfellow 6th graders recognized for academic achievement on California State Test (CST). |
specifically recognize African American boys for their academic achievement, challenging them to continue to prioritize hard work and good grades. The students pictured were recognized at the 6th grade assembly. Longfellow offers students a variety of support groups, including the one formed with 45 boys and named by the boys as Broth-A-Hood, with an emphasis on the 'A'. Next steps include forming a similar group for girls and reaching out to support African American parents as they help their children navigate the path to college and career. |
Superintendent Search:
Thank you for your participation!
As part of the Berkeley School Board's search for a new Superintendent, the Board asked the search firm of Ray and Associates to engage the community in discussions of important characteristics for potential candidates, as well as suggestions for screening and interview questions. That outreach process has just concluded, and the input is being analyzed and reviewed by the search firm and the Board. There were over 400 responses to a survey, 26 meetings with community stakeholders, and 3 community forums, including one in Spanish. Thank you to all those who participated! The ideas and issues discussed will help the Board determine which applicants to interview, and what questions to ask of candidates. Once a full analysis of the feedback is complete, a brief summary will be shared with the community on the Superintendent Search webpage. |
Sexual Harassment and Bullying Parent Forum: March 20 Designed for parents of 8th grade and high school students, this forum will provide information about sexual harassment and bullying, including related issues in cyberspace. Discussion will include recent trends, district policy, law, and reporting procedures.Wed., March 20, 7-9pmBerkeley High Library, 1980 Allston Way
RSVP for childcare 644-6316. More information is available here.
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March = Art is Education Month  Come on out for the Annual Performing Arts Showcase and see how our students flourish with music! Student chorus, bands, orchestras and jazz bands, grades 5-12 perform.
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Next Superintendent's Budget Advisory Committee (SBAC) Meets March 19th The BUSD Budget Development Calendar for 2013-14 outlines the process that will lead to the passage of next year's District budget in June, 2013. Superintendent's Budget Advisory Committee MeetingsTues., March 19th at 5:30 pm
1720 Oregon Street
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