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Is $300 million enough to reimagine EVERYTHING?

OUSD is receiving nearly $300 million in one-time-use COVID relief funds to spend over the next three years. It’s a huge amount of money (almost… Read More

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OUSD’s budget is balanced, so why are cuts still necessary?

The District presented its 1st interim report to give an important update on the District’s current financial status and outlook for the years ahead. The… Read More

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To fix the budget crisis, Oakland needs collaboration instead of conspiracy theories

If you’ve been following news about Oakland schools, you know that we’re facing a financial crisis. The district is considering, once again, how to make… Read More

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Video: Is OUSD Saving Too Much $$ or Too Little?

Recently, OUSD closed their financial books for the 2018-2019 school year. One important piece of good news on the budget is that the district has… Read More

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Answering your questions about the OUSD budget

We recently reached out to Oaklanders – parents, educators, and community members – to find out what questions they had about OUSD’s budget and finances.… Read More

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GO’s analysis of OUSD’s 2nd interim budget update

Interim reports are a “snap-shot” in time that give a pulse check on the district’s fiscal picture. Below you will find GO’s observations and questions… Read More

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