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  • A Statement from Dr. McLaughlin

    A Statement from Dr. McLaughlin

    As we embark on what is traditionally a celebratory week in San Leandro Unified, I know that our collective hearts are unimaginably heavy right now. I have to ask myself, how do we celebrate the close of this already difficult school year, when we are outraged at yet another tragically senseless killing of a black man at the hands of a white police officer?

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  • Message from Superintendent McLaughlin on California’s May Budget Revision

    Message from Superintendent McLaughlin on California’s May Budget Revision

    As you may be aware, Governor Newsom released the May Revision to the current California budget today. Alongside every school superintendent in Alameda County, and across California, we have been preparing to translate what a stark financial forecast means for our children. We know that California already ranks among the lowest in educational funding. With the budget reductions shared today, schools are being asked to accomplish an increasingly daunting task, but these numbers are an essential step in reopening our schools.

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  • SLUSD Announces Virtual Commencement Events

    SLUSD Announces Virtual Commencement Events

    With the end of the school year approaching quickly for San Leandro Unified schools, virtual commencement events are announced.

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  • SLUSD Closure Update - School Facilities Closed For the Remainder of the School Year

    SLUSD Closure Update - School Facilities Closed For the Remainder of the School Year

    From the onset of this public health crisis, we have pledged not to reopen our school buildings until it is safe to do so. Today, with that important reality in mind, Alameda County Superintendent of Schools, L. Karen Monroe stated that all K-12 schools in Alameda County will remain closed for in-person instruction for the rest of the 2019-20 school year to protect the health of our students, staff, and our entire community.

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  • SLUSD Closure Update 3.25.20 - School Facilities Closed Through May 1

    SLUSD Closure Update 3.25.20 - School Facilities Closed Through May 1

    As we have anticipated, the closure period for SLUSD schools has been extended through May 1 to continue critical steps necessary to protect our students and staff from the rapidly developing public health crisis confronting our community. This was a unified, regional decision by local public health agencies and county superintendents to extend school closures to slow the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to the maximum extent. Under this current order, SLUSD schools are projected to reopen on Monday, May 4.

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  • SLUSD Closure Update 3.18.20

    SLUSD Closure Update 3.18.20


    My staff and I continue to do our utmost to support our community through this difficult, distressing, and very uncertain time. Staying connected in any way possible is more important than ever as we are required to adapt our social structures to ensure everyone’s safety. Additionally, we are receiving guidance from state officials that indicates our closure period may be significantly longer than anticipated. As we learn more about what that could look like for SLUSD, we are planning to update you weekly. However, we are also committed to updating you more frequently as it will likely become necessary.

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  • All SLUSD Schools Closed from Monday, March 16 to April 3

    All SLUSD Schools Closed from Monday, March 16 to April 3


    After much deliberation with our neighboring school districts, and out of an abundance of concern for all members of our community, we have decided to take strong preventative action by closing all SLUSD schools to students beginning Monday, March 16 to April 3. In order to minimize disruption to student learning, Spring Break will be moved up to the week of March 30. School will resume on April 6. Please note this is a change from our current district calendar.

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  • SLUSD Non-Essential Events Postponed Through April 13 – Schools Remain Open

    SLUSD Non-Essential Events Postponed Through April 13 – Schools Remain Open

    We are sharing the most updated information regarding developments with COVID-19 as it relates to our community. As anticipated, the Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) announced new recommendations and guidance to protect residents from the increased possibility of community transmission. Additionally, the California Department of Public Health issued recommendations for the postponement of all non-essential gatherings in coordination with guidance from the California Governor’s office.

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