OUSD board reverses course on afterschool program cuts

During its March meeting, the OUSD board passed a resolution to put a cap on services and contracts for next school year at $125 million.

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland school board is reversing course, restoring millions of dollars to fund after school programs.

The Oakland Unified School District board voted on Wednesday night to reverse a resolution that would’ve cut funding by 50% for afterschool programs.

During its March meeting, the OUSD board passed a resolution to put a cap on services and contracts for next school year at $125 million.

The board’s vote had an unintended consequence of impacting contracts connected to afterschool programs, potentially reducing funding for some of these programs up to 50%.

At the next meeting, the school board will discuss when the money will be available to fund these programs next school year.