Oakland Unified leaders condemn communication lag, cite personnel issue in first meeting since lead contamination findings

In the first public meeting since high levels of lead were discovered at 22 Oakland Unified schools, district officials condemned the lack of communication, pointed fingers at those responsible and made a plea for additional funding and resources.

“The delayed communication of the lead test results was completely unacceptable. I sincerely apologize for the stress and concern this has caused our school sites, students and families,” said the district’s superintendent, Kyla Johnson-Trammell.