School Board Meeting: Hayward Unified School District-HUSD

School Board Meeting: Hayward Unified School District-HUSD
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The opening sessions of the meetings begin with reviewing the agenda, highlighting the issues to be tackled. The Hayward Unified School District Meeting conducted in September, 14, 2016 mainly highlighted education issues, but also touched on contracts to be approved. Having a chair presiding over the meeting ensure coordination, allowing people with divergent views to give their take on different matters. The motions are passed based on the agenda of the day. Allowing different people who have identified to contribute during the sessions gives an opportunity to different voices and helps maintain order, rather than simply picking speakers and contributors randomly.
There were important resolutions in the meeting and Proposition 55 focused on increased revenue, while maintaining the funds set aside for the local school districts (Hayward Unified School District, 2016). This also ensured that there was adequate funding for the public schools and the community college. The Board trustees and meeting participants showed commitment to education. Even as the motion was passed, it is up to the voters to accept or reject Proposition 55. The dropout rate in Hayward has been lower than the state, there is concern that the g...