On Thursday, Aug. 3, the California First District Court of Appeal ruled in a unanimous opinion that Measure A — a parcel tax designed to help attract and retain high-quality Alameda Unified employees — is legal and valid.

Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) announced recently that Jessica Kerber, an English teacher at Encinal Jr. & Sr. High School, has been selected as the 2023 Teacher of the Year.

At its Feb. 14 meeting, the Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) Board of Education voted, 4-1, to phase out the middle school program at Bay Farm School (BFS).

Congratulations to the Class of 2022! On June 9, I attended commencement ceremonies for Alameda and Encinal high schools. Watching these bright young people cross the stage to accept their diplomas filled me with hope for them, and our future.

Update p. II — June 13
The Alameda County Registrar of Voters Office released its third primary results update on Monday, June 13. The major change in the third iteration is the Measure B race.

On March 30th, Encinal High School (EHS) hosted the 2022 All-City Concert for all Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) secondary schools. The concert featured students from music programs across the Island City, including EHS, Alameda High School, and Lincoln Middle School.

The Alameda Housing Authority (AHA) recently completed a purchase of the property at 2615 Eagle Avenue from the Alameda Unified School District (AUSD).

The Alameda Unified School District Board of Education voted unanimously to maintain the music program at Encinal Junior & Senior High School (EJSHS) at its meeting May 28 at Island High School.

The Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) invites the community to a groundbreaking at Encinal Junior & Senior High School, 210 Central Ave., at 3:15 p.m. Friday, May 24. The ceremony will mark the beginning of a $42 million project that will include: