San Leandro Focus

By passing school bond measures San Leandro has obtained millions from the state for school construction. Without a local funding match, these monies would have gone to other school districts.  The most recent state funds have been spent on upgrades and modernization work at four elementary schools: Garfield, Halkin, Washington and McKinley.  The photo is from a presentation on the construction work at the last school board meeting.  -------- School District Press Release -  SLUSD Receives Over $4 Million in Matching State Funds for Facility Improvements Funding highlights the impact of local and state partnerships on student learning environments. November 14, 2024 - San Leandro, CA — San Leandro Unified School District (SLUSD) is pleased to announce the receipt of over $4 million in state-matching funds for completed improvements throughout the district. These payments, provided through the School Facilities Aid Program, are made possible through community-supporte...

These photos were taken on Election night June 2, 2008, when Ellen Corbett won the Democratic primary election for Senate District 10 for the State Senate. It was this victory that led to her return to Sacramento and eventually rising to the top of the Democratic leadership in the State Senate. Ellen had an amazing victory against two well-funded opponents (fellow Democrats John Dutra and Johan Klehs). At this time, California had a primary system by political party for electing representatives. Given the significant edge in registered Democrats in the East Bay, the Democrat who won the June primary would win the general election in November. For over a year, I volunteered extensively for Ellen's campaign for State Senate. I can confidently say that I volunteered and assisted her 2006 primary campaign more than any other resident of San Leandro. Here is an analysis on the election that I wrote to members of the Consumer Attorneys of California. I was a member of the group at the ...

Please join me in voting Yes on Measure J on the March 5th, 2024 election ballot. Measure J is a $174 million bond measure to fund essential improvements and renovations to the San Leandro schools and construct affordable rental housing for teachers and staff  without raising the tax rate  households currently pay on school bonds. Measure J will significantly improve the quality  of education in San Leandro by ... Repairing and Upgrading Aging Neighborhood Schools The school district has spent ou r tax dollars wisely. Remarkable  progress has been made in our schools. But the work is not done. Most  schools were constructed over 70 years ago.  Measure J will renovate older classrooms with new flooring, windows, doors and lighting systems. Worn out roofs and plumbing and electrical systems at our schools will be repaired and fixed before they fail. Building Needed New Classrooms Measure J provides funding to upgrade computers and computer systems at all scho...