Following the recent Oakland school board election, the teachers' union gained significant control, leading to chaos and uncertainty within the district. Issues such as the abrupt ousting of the superintendent and disruptions in addressing a $95 million budget gap have arisen, despite high per-pupil spending. The district struggles with declining enrollment and excess school facilities, raising concerns over possible bankruptcy. Alysse Castro, Alameda County's superintendent, highlighted persistent structural issues undermining the district's financial stability as it approaches a critical juncture after long-term receivership.
The chaos that has ensued threatens the district's fiscal stability just as it's about to emerge this summer from 22 years of receivership after paying off a record $100 million state bailout loan.
While the internal fiscal system and controls are much stronger today than they were 20 years ago, many of OUSD's long standing, structural issues that led to financial instability remain.
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