Alameda PostAs part of a packed meeting agenda on Tuesday, March 24, the AUSD Board of Education approved successor agreements with its labor partners for 2025-2028. Ken Der relays the Board's discussions about balancing the budget in the upcoming years. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-approves-labor-agreements-amid-budget-considerations/
In the wake of current events, many residents of Alameda have been concerned by the possibility of an ICE surge here in the Bay Area. Jean Chen shares statements from APD, AUSD, and Mayor Ashcraft about how their organizations would respond to federal agents on the island. https://alamedapost.com/news/alamedas-ice-response/
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At its meeting on March 10, the AUSD Board of Education received an update on the implementation of Amira, the district’s Early Reading Difficulties screener. Ken Der explains that the screener helps teachers "to identify students who would benefit from targeted intervention." https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-hears-updates-reading-screener-second-interim-budget/
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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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The beautiful new 47,000-square-foot athletic track and multi-sport field at Encinal High School is complete, thanks to funds from Bond Measure B. Gene Kahane shares scenes from the ribbon cutting ceremony and celebrates the wonderful new campus addition. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/encinal-field-new-nailhouse/
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At its meeting on December 9, the AUSD Board of Education reviewed the First Interim Budget report, which provided an overview of the district’s financial position as of late October 2025. Ken Der takes a look at the numbers. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-approves-first-interim-budget-rotates-roles/
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In light of recent events, AUSD Supervisor Pasquale Scuderi has issued a statement. He states that AUSD is "committed to protecting the rights of all of our students and staff—regardless of their immigration or citizenship status" and "committed to maintaining safe and protected campuses." https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-superintendent-issues-statement-about-federal-immigration-action-protocols/
On September 9, the AUSD Board of Education reviewed the Unaudited Actuals Financials Report for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. "The process includes a comprehensive financial review along with an analysis of revenues and expenditures during the year to determine ending fund balances," explains Ken Der. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-reviews-financials-2024-2025-fiscal-year/
At its meeting on August 26, the AUSD Board of Education received an update on enrollment numbers as of the fifth day of school and key priorities for the year. "Overall, actual enrollment districtwide on Day Five exceeded projected enrollment by nearly 100 students," reports Ken Der. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-receives-update-enrollment-academic-investments/
During its first meeting of the school year, the AUSD Board of Education heard a progress update on heat mitigation strategies in classrooms. Ken Der reports that 54 classrooms received ceiling fans this summer, and one estimate projects that remaining classrooms will be outfitted by summer 2027. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-highlights-heat-mitigation-progress-response-federal-policies/
