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/

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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/

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After nearly a year without a contract, AUSD and AEA prepare for mediation, with salary, health care, class sizes, and district reserves under debate. Jean Chen talks with teachers and the district to shine a light on the negotiations. https://alamedapost.com/news/strike-looms-ausd-teachers-union-enter-contract-mediation/

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On January 13, the AUSD Board of Education learned about strategies underway to build supportive communities at two schools and announced the process to name the new Encinal athletic field. "Community members can submit names using the online suggestion form through February 16," reports Ken Der. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-explores-community-naming-process-ehs-field/

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On November 14, Carrie Hahnel attended her first AUSD Board meeting as a Trustee, filling the seat left vacant by Meleah Hall. Ken Der relays the meeting, which included extensive discussion on salaries and budget, after an "impasse" was declared between AUSD and Alameda Education Association. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-swears-hahnel-dives-revenues-expenditures/

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At its meeting on December 10, the AUSD Board of Education welcomed newly elected and reelected Board members. Ken Der reports that newly elected Board member Meleah Hall alleged that the Board's process of electing officers violates Board Bylaw 9100. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-elects-new-officers-discusses-family-engagement/

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At its September 10 meeting, the AUSD Board of Education approved the Unaudited Actuals Financial Report for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and received a program update from the Alameda Education Foundation. Ken Der breaks down how the school system allocated their funds last year.

https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-approves-2023-24-unaudited-actuals-financial-report/

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At its meeting on Tuesday, August 27, the AUSD Board of Education discussed student enrollment in schools and after-school programs. Ken Der also reports that the Board passed a resolution to support voter education for high school students.

https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-updates-enrollment-after-school-programs/

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During its August 13 meeting, the AUSD Board expressed excitement at the dawn of a new school year, but took time to reflect on the tragic July 2024 mass shooting. Ken Der highlights other key talking points, including nine positions at the school district that have no funding after June 2025.

https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-reflects-on-mass-shooting/

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AUSD announced that the Board voted to approve a 7% ongoing salary increase for all three of AUSD’s bargaining units. Teachers, nurses, speech and language pathologists, counselors, office/technical workers, and paraprofessionals, plus custodial, maintenance, and food service workers are included.

https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-ratifies-7-salary-increase-for-teachers-staff/

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