Slow Improvement For $65 Million
Trustee Sara Prada says that improvement is too slow for the $65 million allocated in the LCAP. Plus Cesar Chavez Middle School decides on a new name after civil rights leader's disgrace.
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HUSD Budget Balanced For Now
HUSD Balances their budget, but only because of help from the state. LCAP highlights old Strategic Plan and slow student progress, frustrating Trustees.
HUSD Explores 6-8 Middle School Conversion
Starting a large committee is HUSD's first step to reorganizing middle schools. Despite good budget news from Sacramento, Special Education costs keep rising at rapid rate.
HUSD Students Behind In Foundational Math
HUSD students are far behind in middle school math, and some student groups fare particularly badly. The FY27 budget looks bad—the city used up most of its tricks this year, but costs keep increasing.
Union Concessions Balance City Budget
Concessions from Unions let the city balance the budget without big layoffs. And HUSD's VAPA program may have taken cuts, but the Performing Arts Center may be a pathway to new funding.
Dual Language Program Stalled Despite Board Support
We explain the Dual Language Program and the progress it's made. However, Trustees wonder why it hasn't expanded the way they expected.
New Condos Coming To Walpert Street
Residents concerned about creek, while Commissioners are skeptical of traffic impact reports. Plus President Bufete missing from recent meeting after potential medical issues.