Oakland community demands OUSD return $3.5M in college prep funds

Students, teachers, and commissioners gathered outside Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) headquarters to demand the return of $3.5 million they say was diverted from college and career resource funding, KRON4 reported.

The rally highlighted concerns that the funds, originally allocated to support college preparation programs, were taken away, affecting students' access to these resources.

OUSD officials responded by stating that the transfer of funds was legal and that the district remains committed to supporting students' educational needs.

The situation has prompted community members to call for transparency and accountability regarding the district's financial decisions impacting student programs.