At its February 10 meeting, AUSD discussed a mid-year report on LCAP assessments and heard a request from ACLC. Ken Der explains that the plan proposes for Nea to serve students in Kindergarten through eighth grade, while ACLC would serve students in ninth through 12th grade. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-hears-mid-year-lcap-report-clcs-middle-school-consolidation/

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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 Board remains optimistic, engaged, and deeply committed to finding a solution that honors our teachers while protecting the long-term stability of our schools," writes AUSD Board of Education President Ryan LaLonde amidst negotiations with the Alameda Education Association. {Opinion} https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/opinion-working-together-strong-schools-futures/

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As 2026 begins, AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis shares district updates and important dates. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/ausd-looks-ahead-2026/

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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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On October 14, the AUSD Board of Education received an update on a newly adopted Early Reading Difficulties Screener, an AI instructional assistant named Amira. "Since the beginning of the school year, AUSD has tested 1,868 students—about 96% of K-2 students—using Amira," writes Ken Der. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-hears-update-reading-difficulties-screener-bond-projects/

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The Kiwanis Club of Alameda honored nine exceptional eighth graders at its 27th Annual Hope of America Awards luncheon on March 12. The students, their teachers, and their families attended the event at the Elks Lodge in Alameda, with a total of 72 people present to celebrate. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/kiwanis-club-honors-exceptional-eighth-graders-hope-america-awards/

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The AUSD Board of Education discussed school safety and the District’s response to the December 5 tsunami warning at its first meeting of the year. Board Vice President Ryan LaLonde also spoke with the Alameda Post regarding the Board Clerk election process. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-reviews-december-tsunami-evacuation-clarifies-officer-elections/

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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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Alameda Food Bank staff and supporters gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Food Bank's new permanent facility. Jean Chen reports that despite a current controversial lawsuit surrounding the "historic parking lot" at the new facility, the Food Bank is moving forward with construction.

https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-food-bank-breaks-ground-new-alameda-point-facility/

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