Key info

Here are some resources about the proposed Laney Merritt Merger. Feel free to share them.

NOTE:

Do you think we’re ready to load the new OCC classes by April of next year? If not, sign this petition!

The Board of Trustees is voting on the Laney College and Merritt College Merger on Tuesday June 9th, 2026. Public comments are from 6-6:30 pm, join us! 333 E Eight Street, Oakland, CA 94606. Free parking.

Please sign and share this petition!

https://www.change.org/peraltamerger

(aka https://c.org/2XxrzMNpyg)

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December 2025 Budget from District showing $3 million in losses per year, in perpetuity (which is the best case scenario, and does not include other expected costs, including a probable loss of $9 million from support funding and grants).

https://www.peralta.edu/hubfs/SCFF-Transformation%20Plan%20Projections%20-%20December%202025.pdf

Merritt College Faculty Senate Resolution 12/4/25 requesting more info before proceeding with the merger.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HxLky_tyVU6NkZKE6-uwlM6fkAUV9pbr/view?usp=share_link

Email summarizing key questions and downsides to the merger.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ClTqtk9TG5dKUigrZWRB4WdDAK-IpEMp/view?usp=sharing

Faculty video explaining the considerable budget losses.

https://youtu.be/KQZHifLJJ6o (shorter video)

https://youtu.be/2QC0UPV11lo (full presentation)

Board of Trustees Meeting on 5/12/26: the public comments against the merger from inspiring students!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YBuV1lRfLc

The full meeting, students start at minute 17 until minute 48.

https://www.youtube.com/live/SPBxhts9dkY?si=Y9J8a2042NJdZZ3x