Awards honorees, student elections updates, and dual enrollment partnership at April 14 Board of Trustees meeting

Chancellor recognizes employees with the Flying Pig Award for their “exceptional contributions,” board approves facility funds and employee retirements.

Nelzy Gonzalez-Zaragoza, Associate Editor • April 28, 2026

The Peralta Community College District’s Board of Trustees approved a new, short-term position under the new safety model, heard from student government, and celebrated district community members with the Chancellor’s award during their regular meeting on April 14.

District officially participating in POST certification, Peralta Colleges Foundation audit report and more at the March 10 Board of Trustees meeting

District approved to join the California Peace Officer Standards and Training Program

Ethan Dennerle, Staff Writer • March 24, 2026

The Peralta Community College District Board of Trustees approved the district’s participation in creating a police force, were briefed on the Peralta Colleges Foundation audit, and approved additional funding for multiple facilities’ projects.

Contract non-renewals, parcel tax measure, and new security director position approved at Feb. 10 Board of Trustees meeting

10 Administrative positions non-renewed during closed session, names remain unconfirmed

Ethan Dennerle and Nathaniel Delgado • February 24, 2026

The Peralta Community College District Board of Trustees approved several personal changes including a slew of contract non-renewals and the formation of a new Director of Community Safety/Chief position during a Feb. 10 meeting

Peralta Board of Trustees to vote on emergency security work at special meeting

According to Resolution 25/26-199, the district chancellor will be authorized to "take any and all lawful measures" to provide "safety and security needs" to the Laney Fieldhouse

Ivan Saravia and Tamara Copes • November 24, 2025

The Peralta Community College District’s Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Monday to vote on emergency work for the "repair and enhancement” of security at the Laney College Fieldhouse.

District filing mistake causes panic

admin • March 8, 2018

Accountant finds $21 million error, revealing $7 million in unused funds by Yohana Gebre Several faculty members and trustees spoke out against a $21 million “financial error” at the Peralta board...

ASLC Pres. Oliver demands greater student input for board decisions

admin • January 30, 2015

At the Peralta Board of Trustees first meeting of the semester, held on Jan. 27, ASLC President and Peralta student trustee Carl Oliver continued his push for student involvement in decisions made by...