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

The Hayward Unified School District is implementing the closure of Faith Ringgold Elementary School as a primary component of its 2025-26 Fiscal Stability Plan to address a 7 million dollar shortfall in the ongoing unrestricted general fund. This action is projected to reduce district expenditures by approximately 462,000 dollars annually during the 2026-27, 2027-28, and 2028-29 fiscal years. The project involves the redistribution of 152 students across 11 receiving schools, including Cherryland, East Avenue, Eden Gardens, Fairview, Harder, Palma Ceia, Park, Schafer Park, Stonebrae, Tyrrell, and Treeview Elementary schools. The redistribution is designed to accommodate the 2026-27 enrollment without requiring the expansion of existing facilities or the addition of new classrooms. A Notice of Exemption has been filed, confirming that the closure and student redistribution will result in no significant physical environmental effects. The project qualifies for categorical exemptions under California Code of Regulations title 14, sections 15301, 15314, and 15322. This initiative is part of a broader series of budget solutions that include various staffing reductions, contract terminations, and funding shifts to ensure the district's long-term financial stability.