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BUSD approves $27 million Oxford School reconstruction
The construction project, one of BUSD's largest in years, will be funded by Measure I revenue.
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Major renovations to Oxford Elementary School on the horizon
Students will be relocated for the year of renovations. The community can hear about the modernization plans at a meeting tonight.
District announces new principals for LeConte, Oxford
New principal appointments have been made for Berkeley’s LeConte and Oxford elementary schools.
Oxford Principal to Thousand Oaks amid district shuffle
Update, 4:02 p.m.: The Principal of LeConte Elementary School announced she is resigning shortly after this story was published. In a statement issued today, Kathryn Singh said she would be moving back to Massachusetts due to family matters. BUSD Co-Superintendent Neil Smith said in a note to the LeConte community that Singh had been a great educational leader for LeConte and that “her bilingual and cross-cultural expertise served LeConte well in this year of transitions.” He continued: “I am committed to making the process to hire LeConte’s next principal as transparent and smooth as possible. The opening was officially advertised today both locally and through a well-regarded public education online search service.”
Berkeley school recycling gets back on track
Berkeley schools are making a renewed commitment to recycling and composting after efforts slacked off over the past five years.
Berkeley school gardening, cooking programs face cuts
Cooking and gardening programs at three Berkeley elementary schools may face cuts.
Concerns raised over expansion of Jefferson School
The Berkeley Unified School District is planning a major expansion to Jefferson Elementary School in 2013, but the plan to add new offices, classrooms, and a gleaming new library has drawn criticism from some parents.
Berkeley schools see new appointments at the top
It’s like a game of musical chairs at Berkeley schools right now, as a group of new faces move into top positions following the departure of key personnel.
Oxford Elementary school employee killed in drive-by
A 33-year-old woman who worked for the Berkeley Unified School District was killed in a drive-by shooting Monday night as she walked by an Oakland park.
Car hits school bus in Berkeley; no injuries
NEWS BRIEF: A motorist who ran a red light at the intersection of San Pablo Avenue and Dwight Way this morning struck a school bus with four students inside.
Oxford Elementary School celebrates 100th birthday
Oxford Elementary School is not letting its 100th birthday go by unnoticed. Two big celebratory events have been planned this weekend to mark the occasion — and all current families, alumni, teachers, and former teachers are invited.
