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AUSD's Safety plans
Since last summer, AUSD has been preparing for re-opening and procuring supplies to support the safety of students and staff when we do re-open, as shown in the following infographic. (Click on the image to see a larger version.)
Ausd re-opening plan
On October 13, the Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) issued a statement allowing school districts to bring elementary students back to campus for in-person instruction. In response, AUSD staff developed and submitted a re-opening plan that allows for a gradual, phased return of elementary school students starting in January. ACPHD approved the plan on November 14. An Executive Summary (with translations) is available here.
Board briefs: November 10 Public meeting
At its November 10 public meeting, the Board of Education heard presentations on: AUSD's proposed Re-Opening Plan; updates to the Remote Learning Program; TK, kindergarten, and open enrollment plans; recognition of outgoing Board Members Gray Harris and Ardella Dailey; and an update on AEF's programs this year. Please see the agenda for both the presentations and video of the meeting.
alameda firefighters toy program
The 2020 Alameda Firefighters Toy Program is starting this week, but it's going to look different than in years past. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the program will be collecting monetary donations to put towards gift cards (rather than toys) for children and youth using services at: Alameda Food Bank, Alameda Head Start, Woodstock Child Development Center, and residents of Alameda Point Collaborative and Alameda Housing Authority.
Use this GoFundMe link to donate. For more information, please see this press release.
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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.
