Although staff is currently putting most of its energy into dealing with immediate needs, long-term clean up and restoration of the B Building is also receiving attention. In addition to the normal running of a school, a full security, fire watch and mental health plan was ready to roll by the time school opened. Fire, Police, City Manager and Mental Health staff have met daily as Berkeley High School's campus remains in crisis mode. The situation at Berkeley High is constantly evaluated and then corrective measures are taken to improve the operation. Safety and security continues to be a priority during this crisis time and will continue in the weeks ahead.
Every day there's something new accomplished.
In addition to district and city staff, parents and community volunteers have logged hundreds of hours at the school serving as hall monitors during the fire watch. Volunteers and staff will be formally thanked Friday, April 28 during a small celebration at Berkeley High. Next week staff and students displaced from the B Building to the portables will receive added support and encouragement from their peers during a Cinco de Mayo luncheon. And then all Berkeley High staff will have an afternoon get together. This does not include relocation and other costs.