Verbatim: Paly staff recall shock, uncertainty during 9/11
September 12, 2018
Although most Palo Alto High School students did not live through the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack, many staff members still possess vivid memories of the event. The Paly Voice asked teachers and administrators about their initial reactions when they heard the news.
![Charen Yu (left), the Palo Alto Unified School District chief business officer, presents the updated 2026-2027 budget during Tuesday's board meeting. According to Yu, expenditure changes are the primary reason for the deficit. “[Compared to the adopted budget], certificated salaries are up $18.8 million (which translates to 13.4%), classified salaries are up $11 million (or 17%), benefits are up $5.6 million and all other objects are down $2.9 million,” Yu said. “These are settled agreements with our bargaining partners. They are contractual obligations and they are the primary driver of the change.”](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/budget-presentation-300x225.jpeg)
