Hayward Unified School District Redistribution of Students upon Faith Ringgold Elementary School Closure

On February 25, 2026, the Hayward Unified School District approved the 2025-26 Fiscal Stability Plan, which includes the closure of Faith Ringgold School of Arts & Science to address a $7 million shortfall in its unrestricted general fund. The closure is projected to yield annual savings of approximately $462,000 during the 2026–27, 2027–28, and 2028–29 fiscal years through staff reductions and operational cost reductions. The environmental review process under CEQA is focused on assessing the physical environmental impacts of shutting down the school and redistributing its students to other nearby district schools. The redistribution plan is designed to accommodate displaced students while maintaining educational continuity and minimizing disruption, with the district responsible for coordinating transportation, class assignments, and support services at the receiving campuses. All actions are tied to the district’s broader financial sustainability goals and reflect a strategic realignment of resources in response to funding constraints. The point of contact for inquiries regarding the redistribution plan is Superintendent Chien Wu-Fernandez, and the formal documentation is accessible through the district’s official CEQA project portal.