- CA
- Alameda County
- 2/12/25
- 302 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Oakland Unified School Board’s recent meeting highlighted the district’s ongoing financial challenges, with attention given to proposed budget cuts and their potential impact on students and staff. Community members, educators, and board officials expressed strong concerns about the cuts, which many argued would undermine educational quality and equity.
- CA
- Alameda County
- 1/22/25
- 283 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Oakland Unified School Board meeting addressed financial challenges, including an $800,000 penalty for teacher credentialing issues and a projected $152 million deficit for the 2024-2025 operating budget. The board also discussed community concerns such as safety, equity, and the recognition of Bill Russell’s legacy.
- CA
- Alameda County
- 1/8/25
- 259 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Oakland Unified School Board meeting focused heavily on recognizing the contributions of outgoing board members Jorge Lerma and Sam Davis, while also addressing community concerns about educational equity and board transparency. The meeting saw a mix of tributes to departing board members and public comments highlighting ongoing challenges within the district, including issues related to funding, school maintenance, and educational outcomes for marginalized students.
- CA
- Alameda County
- 1/2/25
- 179 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Oakland Unified School Board, during its recent session, addressed issues regarding charter school renewals, with primary focus on Oakland Charter High School (OCHS) and Leadership Public Schools (LPS) Oakland R&D. The discussions were marked by concerns over governance, financial management, and the schools’ ability to meet performance benchmarks, ultimately leading to mixed outcomes for the institutions involved.
