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Berkeley PTA Council is the umbrella organizastion for the PTAs active in the Berkeley Unified School District.  Our activities are aimed providing support to our PTAs to promote the mission of the California State PTA:

"The mission of the California State PTA is to positively impact the lives of all children and families by representing our members, and empowering and supporting them with skills in advocacy, leadership and communications."

To accomplish this, the Berkeley PTA Council:

  •     Fosters communication between and among units to share best practices and common concerns.
  •     Provides a unified, effective voice in relationships with the School District and other community partners.
  •     Links the Berkeley PTAs with the resources, support and advocacy of the Peralta District and California State PTA organizations.   

Our goal is to make Berkeley PTAs leading voices advocating quality education and a nurturing environment for all our children.  

2013 Annual Training for PTA's

Peralta District PTA's

ANNUAL TRAINING FOR PTAs

All PTA officers, chairmen, & administrators in Alameda County are invited!

Please join us! Training is a legitimate PTA expense.

SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2013 …  8:15 AM TO 2:15 PM

at Canyon Middle School

19600 Cull Canyon Road, Castro Valley

Cost: $15/person includes continental breakfast & lunch

 

Please respond early so we have enough handouts and food!

Those registered by May 25th receive a 2nd ticket for door prize drawings.

BUSD Labor Negotiations Need Resolution

Submitted by president on May 8, 2013 - 10:56am

[AN OPEN LETTER TO THE BERKELEY SCHOOL BOARD]
8 May 2013
School Board Directors
Berkeley Unified School District
2020 Bonar St.
Berkeley, CA 94702

Dear Board Members:

BUSD Labor Negotiations Need Resolution.

California PTA Convention

Event Date: 
Thursday, May 2, 2013 - 10:00am to Sunday, May 5, 2013 - 12:00pm
Location: 

San Jose Convention Center

 

BUSD Director Vacancy Applications

Submitted by president on April 19, 2013 - 4:38pm

In March, 2013, Leah Wilson resigned her seat on the Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) Board of Directors. On March 27, 2013, the remaining Board members guided by BUSD staff developed a process to fill the vacancy. Details of the process are available on the District website.

School Board Election Results

Submitted by president on November 12, 2012 - 10:37am

With essentially all the votes in Berkeley counted, the indication is that Judy Appell will be joining the re-elected Beatriz Leyva-Cutler and the three incumbent members to form the new Berkeley School Board. Congratulations to Judy and Beatriz. The new board will be constitued at the first meeting in 2013. SInce there are four of the five current members continuing on the Board, there should be little interruption of actions important to our schools, the most critical being the hiring of a new superintendent to lead BUSD.

PTA Council Endorses Measures O/N

Submitted by bpta_admin on October 15, 2012 - 11:30pm
Yes on Measures O and N

The Berkeley PTA Council is proud to endorse Berkeley measures N and O to return our much needed pools to the community. Our pools are an important asset to the Berkeley community, especially for our kids and their families. We believe that these measures will help improve the conditions of our pools, including restoring Willard Pool. In a community with few places where families can go to have some healthy fun, Measure N and O will ensure our pools will be improved and restored now and for future generations.

Reflections - Celebration of the Arts

PTA Reflections Art Recognition Program

2012-2013 Theme - "The Magic of a Moment"

In its more than 40-year history, the Reflections program has encouraged millions of students across the nation and in American schools overseas to explore their artistic talents. The program offers students the opportunity to create works of art for fun and recognition. Students in preschool through grade 12 are encouraged to submit works of art in six arts areas:

Dr. Heatley Withdraws from Consideration for Superintendent

Submitted by bpta_admin on September 18, 2012 - 11:54am

As reported earlier on BerkeleySide, Dr. Edmond Heatley sent a letter to the Berkeley School Board informing them of his withdrawl as a candidate for Superintendent of Berkeley Schools. Dr. Heatley took the right step as it became obvious that positions he has taken in the past are in stark contrast to those of the Berkeley community. This action does not lessen the concern about a process which almost hired a candidate without finding such a basic difference in views.

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Offer to Edmond T. Heatley for Superintendent of BUSD

Submitted by bpta_admin on September 13, 2012 - 1:58pm

[The following message was sent to each of the current Berkeley School Board members and the acting Superintendents]

As President of the Berkeley PTA Council, I write to express a strong concern voiced by our members about the selection of Mr. Heatley as Superintendent of the Berkeley Unified School District.

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Welcome Back to School

Submitted by bpta_admin on September 1, 2011 - 5:26pm

We hope that everyone had a great summer and is enjoying the first days of the new school year in Berkeley.  The Berkeley PTA is hear to help all our kids and families to succeed in school and life.  Come join your local PTA, whether you have a child in BUSD or not.  Anyone who supports our mission to positively impact the lives of all children and families is welcome!

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