City Budget In Danger
In Which: City's budget looks more bleak by the day, HUSD's budget still needs some work, and Vasko Yorgov joins the Planning Commission as its newest Commissioner.
HUSD
Budget, Charter Schools, & Pride Month
In Which: HUSD Budget looks bleak despite extra State grants, Charters schools split the Board, and Trustees pass a Pride Month resolution a month late.
Parent Engagement Plummets At HUSD
In Which: HUSD's self-assessment points to stubborn issues, HEA tells the Board to not micro-manage Staff, and HUSD Staff don't use the financial system they've always had.
Pride Month And Planning For HUSD
In Which: Hayward announces a Russell City Redress Fund with the County, HUSD's LGBTQ+ Comms Plan on shaky ground after cuts, And The SIR reveals issues with how things are done
HUSD Still Under Water
In Which: Bruckner-Carrillo complains about formatting, HUSD is still $12 million short after the cuts, And Trustee Prada asks for a spreadsheet.
Future Of Arts Uncertain At HUSD
In Which: We explain the VAPA program and what it does, Trustee Rawdon pounds the table over Art funding cuts, and Staff pushes back on Trustee Bruckner-Carrillo's desire for quick contract cuts
Little City Bites and HUSD Budget Friction
In Which: Many little projects help an Affordable Housing project, We question whether car theft is terrorism, And HUSD will be talking about budget whether we like it or not.