In my seven years as superintendent, we've built reliable fiscal systems, improved graduation rates, provided historic pay increases to retain great educators and modernized facilities.
If we do nothing, by 2026-27, the cumulative deficit is projected to reach $140 million. At that point, we would be forced to turn over local control to the state.
Oakland Unified School District serves 34,000 students today, down from 50,000 in 2003, a steep decline in enrollment and the state funding we receive for each child.
Key to this work reimagining the district is taking a hard look at our staffing structure and operational costs.
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