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AUSD Tree Trimmings go to Oakland Zoo Giraffes
DYK? As the district thins the black acacia trees at the Singleton campus, it is donating the trimmings to the Oakland Zoo's giraffes. This all came about because AUSD gardener Arthur Stringham is engaged to an Oakland Zoo zookeeper and knew that the giraffe program often takes tree trimmings. Thanks for initiating this recycling program, Mr. Stringham!
new: student round table
board briefs
At its January 14 public meeting, the Board of Education heard a presentation on Encinal Jr. & Sr. High School and updates on the Strategic Plan and later school start times. The Board also continued the self-evaluation process that it initiated at its December 17 meeting.
The agenda is available at here.
At its January 28 meeting, the Board will hear presentations on Franklin Elementary School, the Emma Hood Swim Center Lease Agreement with the City, the Bias-Related Incident Tracking System, the district's progress on the special education comprehensive review, and the governor's proposed budget for 2020-21. The meeting will be held at 6:30 pm at City Hall.
parcel tax information
At its November 12 public meeting, the Board of Education voted to place a measure on the March 2020 ballot for a parcel tax to help retain and attract high-quality employees. The county Registrar of Voters has chosen the letter "A" for this measure. Background on Measure A - including the measure itself, board presentations, and FAQs - are available on our Measure A page.
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About AUSD
Serving Alameda children since 1855, the Alameda Unified School District’s mission is to effectively use our limited resources to ensure that every child succeeds. We believe that our diverse community of students, given a rigorous academic program in an inclusive, safe and secure environment, will be prepared to be responsible citizens.
The district, which serves about 9500 students, has a wide range of school offerings, including a preschool, nine elementary schools, four middle schools, two comprehensive high schools, a continuation high school, an Early College High School, and an adult school. Approximately 18% of students are English language learners, reflecting the richness of cultures represented in our island city.
We are very proud of the high quality education our staff provides. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Alameda and Encinal High Schools as two of the top 1500 high schools in the nation. Our schools have also received gold, blue, and green ribbon awards from both the California and U.S. Departments of Education, and our graduates go on to a wide range of colleges and universities, as well as apprenticeships and jobs.
