Berkeley Independent Study

Nearly two dozen community members signed up to speak during Wednesday night’s Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, school board meeting, many of them voicing concerns about the status of the district’s virtual learning academy.

Following a year that exacerbated inequity for Latinx students, among others, the Berkeley Unified School District Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution Wednesday in support of the achievement and success of all Latinx BUSD students.

Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, educators at alternative high schools and special education programs have adapted their teaching methods due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which also rendered key services inaccessible for students.

In light of rising COVID-19 cases across Alameda County, the Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, board discussed updates to the phased reopening of local schools Wednesday.

The Berkeley Unified School District and the Berkeley Federation of Teachers announced Wednesday that a tentative agreement had been reached after more than a year of contract negotiations.

Wednesday’s Berkeley Unified School District board meeting was marked with continued controversy over educators’ pay and caseload caps.

BHS’s graduation has been held at the Greek Theatre for the past 50 years, according to Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, spokesperson Charles Burress. Past graduation ceremonies have also been held at BHS’s auditorium and community theatre, as well as UC Berkeley’s men’s gymnasium.

The number of full-time teachers will be reduced from eight to five, and the number of safety officers reduced from two to one.