Oakland students, parents, and the community deserve a school district that is financially stable, transparent, and accountable.
As we emerge from more than two decades of state receivership, we must continue making responsible decisions that protect local control while keeping students at the center of every budget and governance discussion.
Balancing the budget is not just about numbers. It is about ensuring that resources are aligned with student achievement, literacy, math outcomes, mental health supports, school safety, and classroom success.
Families, staff, and taxpayers deserve clear information about district finances and confidence that public dollars are being invested wisely and sustainably.