Freshmen go on campus for the first time
March 20, 2021
As the third semester of the 2020-2021 school year comes to an end, Palo Alto High School’s reopening plan is in full swing, allowing students to decide between in-person and virtual learning each week. Freshmen are finally getting the opportunity to experience Paly culture and campus—a major part of their high school experience. The Paly Voice asked several freshmen to reflect on their impression of Paly and their experience as a freshman thus far.
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![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)
