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Meeting date/time: 1/27/2021 4:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
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21-0186 1M.-1Tenure Recognition - Employees Working 40 or More Years - Oakland Unified School District (2020-2021)ResolutionAdoption by the Board of Education of Resolution No. 2021-0099- Tenure Recognition - Employees working 40 or more years at Oakland Unified School District (2020-2021).   Not available Video Video
21-0102 1N.-1Student Board Member's Report - January 27, 2021Student Directors' ReportStudent Board Member's Report - January 27, 2021.   Not available Video Video
21-0103 1O.-1President's Report - January 27, 2021President's ReportPresident's Report - January 27, 2021.   Not available Video Video
21-0104 1P.-1Superintendent's Report - January 27, 2021Superintendent's ReportSuperintendent's Report - January 27, 2021: ? COVID Dashboard ? Attendance Update ? Learning Hub Updates ? CARES Act Funding Update ? Distance Learning Highlights   Not available Video Video
21-0013 2R.-1Aspire Public Schools – Aspire ERES Academy - Grades TK-8 - July 1, 2019- June 30, 2024 (Material Revision)Charter School Petition AmendmentDecision Hearing by the Board of Education - Adopting Resolution No. 2021-0042 - Denial of Material Revision to the Current Aspire ERES Academy Petition (Request to Raise Enrollment Cap from 250 to 600, for Grades TK-8 - July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2024), pursuant to Education Code Section 47605.   Not available Video Video
21-0047A 2T.-1Measure J Capital Spending Plan (Revised) - January 2021 - Division of Facilities Planning and ManagementReportPresentation by the Measures B, J, and Y Independent Citizens’ School Facilities Bond Oversight Committee to the Board of Education of its recommendations and/or observations on proposed Resolution No. 2021-0180 - Measure J Capital Spending Plan (Revised) - January 2021, pursuant to Board Bylaw 9131, which are as follows: 1. That the Board of Education (Board) review the language of Measure J that in District Counsel’s opinion is an indication that such funds may be used to pay for the Facilities Master Plan; 2. That the Board ensure that the expenditures for the Ralph J. Bunche Continuation School Project are aligned with the Blue Print for Quality Schools alternative education planning currently underway; 3. That the Committee notes for the Board that the money requested for the Emerson School Field Project has already been spent; that such expenditure should not have occurred without an approved change in the Measure J Spending Plan in advance of the expenditure; that the Board investigate how this happened and also determine whether this is the case for any other listed projects or items on the proposed Measure J Spending Plan; 4. That the Committee notes for the Board that regarding the Central Kitchen Project that District staff appears to have failed to verify how much work was completed by the original contractor before that contract was terminated; that as a result, a portion of the added costs for this project was likely avoidable; 5. That the Committee advises the Board that it believes that District staff has not provided adequate documentation to explain the proposed spending changes for the Emerson Field Project, the Fire Alarm Projects and the Playmatting Projects; and 6. That the Committee, notwithstanding its concerns [expressed herein], in order for the staff to proceed expeditiously, recommends that the Board approve the proposed changes to the Measure J Spending Plan.   Not available Video Video
21-0047 1T.-2Measure J Capital Spending Plan (Revised) - January 2021 - Division of Facilities Planning and ManagementResolutionAdoption by the Board of Education, upon recommendation of its Facilities Committee, of Resolution No. 2021-0180 - Measure J Capital Spending Plan (Revised) - January 2021.   Not available Video Video
21-0137 2T.-32021-2022 Budget Development Process and Budget Development Calendar - Chief Business OfficerMotionReceipt and discussion by the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee, of a Report from the Chief Business Officer, or designee, on the proposed 2021-2022 Budget Development Process and Budget Development Calendar.   Not available Video Video
21-0095 1T.-4Historic Land Acknowledgement - Oakland as Part of the Confederated Villages of Lisjan - VanCedric Williams - Board MemberResolutionAdoption by the Board of Education of Resolution No. 2021-0033 - Acknowledging Oakland as Part of the Historic Land Belonging to the Confederated Villages of Lisjan.   Not available Video Video
21-0096 1T.-5Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action - VanCedric Williams - Board MemberResolutionAdoption by the Board of Education of Resolution No. 2021-0034 - Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action.   Not available Video Video
21-0046 1T.-6Application for Provisional Internship Permit – California Commission on Teacher Credentialing - Named Employees for School Year 2020-2021ResolutionApproval by the Board of Education of Resolution No. 2021-0095 - Application for Provisional Internship Permit - California Commission on Teacher Credentialing - Named Employees for School Year 2020-2021: 1. Amairani Juarez Mendez, 3rd Grade Bilingual, Melrose Leadership Academy; 2. Leonardo Garza, 5th Grade Multiple Subject, Esperanza Elementary; and 3. Gabriela Dixon, Mild/Moderate Education Specialist, Melrose Leadership Academy.   Not available Video Video
21-0048 1T.-7Application for Variable Term Program Waiver CBEST, BCLAD and Program – California Commission on Teacher Credentialing – Named Employees for School Year 2020-2021ResolutionApproval by the Board of Education of Resolution No. 2021-0096 - Application for Variable Term Program Waiver - CBEST, BCLAD and Program - California Commission on Teacher Credentialing - Named Employees for School Year 2020-2021: 1. Katherine Adames-Rodriguez, Single Subject Foundational Science, Elmhurst United; 2. Velisa Woods, Multiple Subject, Sankofa United; 3. Amairani Juarez-Mendez, 3rd Grade Bilingual, Melrose Leadership Academy; and 4. Leonardo Garza, 5th Grade Multiple Subject, Esperanza Elementary.   Not available Video Video
21-0101 1V.-1Agreement - Common Vision dba Growing Together - Nutrition Services DepartmentAgreement or ContractRatification by the Board of Education of an Agreement between the District and Common Vision dba Growing Together, Berkeley, CA, for the latter to provide home delivery services of District prepared meals to ensure continuity of delivery services for students and families in need of District prepared meals during the pandemic, for the period January 4, 2021 through February 13, 2021, via Nutrition Services Department, in an amount not to exceed $264,000.00.   Not available Not available
20-2447 1V.-2Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 - LA Fowler, LLC - Nutrition Services DepartmentAgreement or ContractRatification by the Board of Education of a Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 between the District and LA Fowler, LLC, Chicago, IL, for the latter to continue to support the Nutrition Services Program, and central office leadership, to develop a full Central Kitchen project implementation plan including pilot sites, technology resources, procurement methods, staffing and budget models, staff training and development and a 3-5 year strategic plan for Nutrition Services (built through a process engaging key internal and external stakeholders), via Nutrition Services Department, for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 in an amount not to exceed $84,000.00.   Not available Not available
20-2558 1V.-3Payroll Warrants and Direct Deposits—Fiscal Year 2020-2021 – As of November 30, 2020ReportApproval by the Board of Education of Payroll Warrants and Direct Deposits - i.e., 786 Payroll Consolidated Checks printed and 6,323 Direct Deposits made - Fiscal Year 2020-2021, in the cumulative Amount of $18,938,037.14, from November 1, 2020 through November 30, 2020, as reflected in Exhibit 1.   Not available Not available
20-2559 1V.-4Accounts Payable Warrants - Fiscal Year 2020-2021 - As of November 30, 2020ReportApproval by the Board of Education of Accounts Payable Warrants - i.e., 818 Accounts Payable Consolidated Checks printed - Fiscal Year 2020-2021, in the cumulative Amount of $37,522,859.09, from November 1, 2020 through November 30, 2020, as reflected in Exhibit 1   Not available Not available
20-2401 1V.-5Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 - Christy White, Inc - High School Linked Learning DepartmentAgreement or ContractRatification by the Board of Education of a Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 between the District and Christy White, Inc., San Diego, CA, for the latter to conduct an audit of the schedule of revenues and expenditures of the Measure N Parcel Tax of Oakland Unified School District as of June 30, 2020, with a contact term of period of January 1, 2021 through March 31, 2021, for an amount not to exceed $19,950.00.   Not available Not available
20-2484 1V.-6Grant Agreement - Oakland Public Education Fund - Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation Grant - Community Schools and Student Services DepartmentAgreement or ContractApproval by the Board of Education of Grant Agreement between District and Oakland Public Education Fund (Regrant #20-10-04417229), with the District accepting $200,000.00, from the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, to support District’s Summer Learning Programs summer teacher professional development, for the period June 1, 2020 through November 30, 2020, via the Community Schools and Student Services Department, pursuant to terms and conditions thereof.   Not available Video Video
20-2511 1V.-7Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 - UnaMesa Association dba InPlay - Community Schools and Student Services DepartmentAgreement or ContractRatification by the Board of Education of a Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 between the District and UnaMesa Association dba InPlay, San Mateo, CA, for the latter to design and build a text-based online registration system that tracks inventory of summer learning program seats based on text communication and home language preferences provided by the District, as described in Exhibit A, via Community Schools and Student Services Department, for the period of December 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00.   Not available Not available
20-2514 1V.-8Amendment No. 1, Memorandum of Understanding - Bay Area Community Resources - Learning Pod - Sankofa United Elementary SchoolAgreement or ContractApproval by the Board of Education of Amendment No. 1, Memorandum of Understanding between the District and Bay Area Community Resources, San Rafael, CA, adding to the Scope of Work set forth in the August 26, 2020 Agreement (Legislative File No. 20-1178, Enactment No. 20-1206) the following paragraphs to the existing Scope of Work: Amended Scope of Work VENDOR will provide in-person learning supports to students in K-5 at Sankofa United Elementary School. In-person learning supports may include (but are not limited to) support with accessing technology, facilitating access to classroom zoom sessions, motivating students to complete work, providing one-to-one mentoring or encouragement, and connecting with supplemental services if needed, and other supports as directed by OUSD. As set forth in Paragraph 4 of this Amendment, VENDOR agrees to perform these services in accordance with any shelter-in-place (or similar) orders (“SIP orders”), and to immediately follow all OUSD directives regarding health and safety protocols. Specifically, VENDOR shall deliver services in cohorts with student: staff ratios that comply with SIP orders and OUSD directives. In addition, VENDOR shall ensure that all staff participate in wellness checks (including proof of negative COVID-19 test results) in accordance with OUSD policies and directives All other terms and condition of the Memorandum of Understanding remain in full force and effect.   Not available Not available
20-2534 1V.-9Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 - Lance McGee - Community Schools and Student Services DepartmentAgreement or ContractRatification by the Board of Education of a Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 between the District and Lance McGee, Oakland, CA, for the latter to design and facilitate trainings on mindfulness, mindful movement, and other staff wellness strategies, as well as provide one on one mindful coaching for staff who serve as wellness champions, in order for OUSD staff to increase well-being and self-care and address chronic stress, burn out, secondary trauma and its effects, via Community Schools and Student Services Department, for the period of November 30, 2020 through June 30, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $3,000.00.   Not available Not available
20-2535 1V.-10Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 - Social Policy Research Associates - Community Schools and Student Services DepartmentAgreement or ContractRatification by the Board of Education of a Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 between the District and Social Policy Research Associates, Oakland, CA, for the latter to conduct evaluation of District’s 2020-2021 After School and Summer Learning Programs, as described in Exhibit A, incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth, via Community Schools and Student Services Department, for the period of November 2, 2020 through June 30, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $69,766.00.   Not available Not available
20-2541 1V.-11Amendment No. 1, Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 - Bay Area Community Resources - Office of EquityAgreement or ContractApproval by the Board of Education of Amendment No. 1, Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 between the District and Bay Area Community Resources, San Rafael, CA, for the latter to provide 2,242 additional hours of support and opportunities to newcomer students in the Young Hawks Program, to ensure students receive: Targeted academic support; Family/caregiver engagement; Summer school program for English Learners; Violence prevention and gang intervention; Drug abuse counseling Mental health counseling; and Court advocacy, in collaboration with the Newcomer Services Program of the English Language Learner and Multilingual Achievement (ELLMA) Department, the Office of Equity/Latino Student Achievement (LSA), as well as other departments/offices as needed, for the period of August 31, 2020 through May 28, 2021, in the additional amount of $65,000.00, increasing the Agreement not to exceed amount from $60,000.00 to $125,000.00. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain in full force and effect.   Not available Not available
20-2542 1V.-12Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 - I-SEEED - Office of EquityAgreement or ContractRatification by the Board of Education of a Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 between the District and Institute for Sustainable Economic Educational and Environmental Design (I-SEEED), Oakland, CA, for the latter to provide “student stipends for Violent Prevention trainings,” via Office of Equity, for the period of November 16, 2020 through May 28, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00.   Not available Not available
20-2552 1V.-13Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 - The IKUNA Group - Office of EquityAgreement or ContractRatification by the Board of Education of a Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 between the District and The IKUNA Group, Oakland, CA, for the latter to provide a reading mentor program, as described in the Scope of Work, incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth, via Office of Equity, for the period of December 1, 2020 through May 28, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $41,500.00.   Not available Not available
20-2554 1V.-14Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 - Moira De Nike - Community Schools and Student Services DepartmentAgreement or ContractRatification by the Board of Education of a Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 between the District and Moira De Nike, San Francisco, CA, for the latter to work 88 hours to develop the evaluation design for two tobacco grants and perform related services, as described in Exhibit A, incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth, via Community Schools and Student Services Department, for the period of September 30, 2020 through June 30, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $11,000.00.   Not available Not available
20-2556 1V.-15Amendment No. 1, Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 - We Lead Ours - Community Schools and Student Services DepartmentAgreement or ContractApproval by the Board of Education of Amendment No. 1, Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 between the District and We Lead Ours, Oakland, CA, for the latter to work an additional 450 hours to support teachers in the zoom classroom and the actual classroom with collaborating on activities that teach youth drug education, holistic health practices, how race, law, and politics influence rates of incarceration and exploitation of youth; lead District youth at risk for substance abuse, in support for each other, and provide virtual drug awareness sessions for students violating OUSD tobacco/drug free policies, cessation and strengths-based life skills and behavior coaching with students from schools in coordination with the site’s COST and administrative team and school site staff, in the additional amount of $18,000.00, increasing Agreement not to exceed amount from $90,000.00 to $108,000.00, for the period September 01, 2020 to June 30, 2021. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain in full force and effect.   Not available Not available
21-0017 1V.-16Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 - Luna Dance Institute - Academics and Instructional Innovation DepartmentAgreement or ContractRatification by the Board of Education of a Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 between the District and Luna Dance Institute, Berkeley, CA, for the latter to provide age appropriate dance instruction to students and professional development workshops and teacher coaching to build capacity for teachers to provide dance learning activities to Bella Vista and Acorn Woodland Child Development Centers, as described in Exhibit A, incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth, via the Visual and Performing Arts Department and Academics and Instructional Innovation Department, for the period of October 1, 2020 through May 28, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $23,200.00.   Not available Not available
21-0018 1V.-17Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 - Mills College - Rudsdale Continuation High SchoolAgreement or ContractRatification by the Board of Education of a Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 between the District and Mills College, Oakland, CA, for the latter to create/provide conditions for adult learning that help support effective leadership, high-quality teacher learning, and improved student learning through 20 coaching sessions, for 30 hours: 20 coaching and 10 hours of follow-up, scheduling, and communication, at Rudsdale Continuation High School, for the period of December 31, 2020 through June 30, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $2,700.00.   Not available Not available
21-0019 1V.-18Amendment No. 1, Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 - Asmara Ogbai - Elmhurst United Middle SchoolAgreement or ContractRatification by the Board of Education of Amendment No. 1, Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 between the District and Asmara Ogbai, La Mesa, CA, for the latter to provide support in the redesign of systems of engagement, on-boarding, and orientations, specifically, the creation of student "squads" which are peer alike groups of students who can provide ongoing support to each other during asynchronous work time at Elmhurst United Middle School, for the period of October 1, 2020 through May 28, 2021, in the additional amount of $10,000.00, increasing the Agreement not to exceed amount from $20,000.00 to $30,000.00. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain in full force and effect.   Not available Not available
21-0020 1V.-19Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 - Algeria Kirven - Sojourner Truth Independent StudyAgreement or ContractRatification by the Board of Education of a Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 between the District and Algeria Kirven, San Leandro, CA, for the latter to provide attendance outreach, counseling, mentoring, and other support services to students, who as a result of not using the Distant Learning Platform to connect with school or teachers, are in danger of not graduating from high school, via Sojourner Truth Independent Study, for the period of December 30, 2020 through June 30, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $26,000.00.   Not available Not available
21-0021 1V.-20Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 - American Association of Yemeni Students and Professionals (AAYSP) - Office of EquityAgreement or ContractRatification by the Board of Education of a Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 between the District and American Association of Yemeni Students and Professionals (AAYSP), Dearborn, MI, for the latter to provide a literacy program for Arabic (speaking) students to be able to succeed and be ready for College and Career, as described in Agreement, incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth, via the Office of Equity, for the period of December 1, 2020 through May 28, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $33,500.00.   Not available Not available
21-0023 1V.-21Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 - Jacquelyn Byrd - East Oakland Pride Elementary SchoolAgreement or ContractRatification by the Board of Education of a Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 between the District and Jacquelyn Byrd, Oakland, CA, for the latter to provide reading intervention services to 2nd thru 5th grade students who are two (2) or more levels below grade level, using the LLI (Level Literacy Intervention Program), as described in Exhibit A, incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth, at East Oakland Pride Elementary School, for the period of August 12, 2020 through May 24, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $9,000.00.   Not available Not available
21-0025 1V.-22Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School, Agency Services Master Contract – AJP Educational Services - 2020-2021 School Year - Special Education ProgramAgreement or ContractApproval by the Board of Education of Special Education Services Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School/Agency Services Master Contract between the District and AJP Educational Services, La Palma, CA, for the latter to provide services to pupils as specified in Section 1 of Contract, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00, for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, pursuant to terms and conditions of Resolution No. 2021-0008.   Not available Not available
21-0031 1V.-23Subcontract - The City of Oakland - District's Child Development Program (CCTR-0010) Grant - Early Childhood Development DepartmentAgreement or ContractAdoption by the Board of Education of Resolution No. 2021-1079 - Authorizing Subcontracting to the City of Oakland between the District and The City of Oakland, A Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation, Thru Its Not-For-Profit Child Development Agency, a portion of the Oakland Unified School District’s Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Child Development Funding, for the provision of child care services, for the term from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00, with an administrative fee in the amount of $18,750.00 payable by The City of Oakland, Head Start Program to The District.   Not available Not available
21-0032 1V.-24Licensing Agreement - Document Tracking Services, LLC. - Strategic Resource Planning DepartmentAgreement or ContractRatification by the Board of Education of a Licensing Agreement between the District and Document Tracking Services, LLC, San Diego, CA, for the latter to provide licensing to use proprietary web-based application in order to create, edit, update, print and track specific documents as described in Exhibit "A" 2021 - Local Control and Accountability Plan (CDE Template), via the Strategic Resource Planning Department, for the period of December 15, 2020 through December 15, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $850.00.   Not available Not available
21-0033 1V.-25Lease Agreement - Marion Fong - Real Property for Staff and Visitor Parking - Lincoln Elementary SchoolAgreement or ContractRatification by the Board of Education of a Lease Agreement between the District and Marion Fong, Oakland, CA, for the latter to lease to District real property at the corner of 11th and Madison, 157-11th (vacant lot), Oakland, CA, for staff and visitors parking for Lincoln Elementary School, for one year term commencing January 1, 2021 (Commencement Date) and unless sooner terminated under provisions herein, shall end on December 31, 2021; unless terminated by either party Lease shall automatically renew for one year on the anniversary date of each preceding Term; renewals shall not exceed four (4) renewals for a total cumulative Term of five (5) years, at a rental cost $1,400.00 (Fourteen Hundred dollars and no cents) per month or for an annual cost not to exceed $16,800.00, with repairs and maintenance and other terms honored by Parties as prescribed in Agreement. .   Not available Not available
21-0034 1V.-26Amendment No. 1, Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 - Mary James - Community Schools and Student Services DepartmentAgreement or ContractRatification by the Board of Education of Amendment No. 1, Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 between the District and Mary James, El Cerrito, CA, for the latter to work an additional 635 to support teachers in the zoom classroom and the actual classroom with collaborating on activities that teach youth drug education, holistic health practices, how race, law, and politics influence rates of incarceration and exploitation of youth; lead District youth at risk for substance abuse, in support for each other, and provide virtual drug awareness sessions for students violating OUSD tobacco/drug free policies, cessation and strengths-based life skills and behavior coaching with students from schools in coordination with the site's COST and administrative team and school site staff, in the additional amount of $25,400.00, increasing the Agreement not to exceed amount from $13,800.00 $39,200.00 and extending the Agreement term from September 07, 2020 through November 30, 2020 to June 30, 2021. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain in full force and effect.   Not available Not available
21-0040 1V.-27Memorandum of Understanding - Alameda County Office of Education - Visual and Performing Arts DepartmentAgreement or ContractApproval by the Board of Education of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE), Hayward, CA, and the District, for the purpose of enabling the Parties (ACOE and District) to launch the Arts Learning District Design Team strategy to increase/enhance arts learning in the district, as described in the Agreement, incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth, for the period of January 27, 2021 through June 30, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00.   Not available Not available
21-0044 1V.-28Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 - Reading Partners - Community United Elementary SchoolAgreement or ContractRatification by the Board of Education of a Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 between the District and Reading Partners, Oakland, CA, for the latter to provide its one-on-one Reading Partners intervention modules: Emerging Readers, Beginning Readers, and Comprehensive Readers, as described in the Scope of Work, incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth, at Community United Elementary School, for the period of October 1, 2020 through May 27, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $12,500.00.   Not available Not available
21-0045 1V.-29Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 - Reading Partners - Futures Elementary SchoolAgreement or ContractRatification by the Board of Education of a Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 between the District and Reading Partners, Oakland, CA, for the latter to provide its one-on-one Reading Partners intervention modules: Emerging Readers, Beginning Readers, and Comprehensive Readers, as described in the Scope of Work, incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth at Futures Elementary School, for the period of October 1, 2020 through May 27, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $12,500.00.   Not available Not available
21-0049 1V.-30Data Sharing Agreement 2020-2021 - Oakland Promise - High School Linked Learning OfficeAgreement or ContractApproval by the Board of Education of a Data Sharing Agreement 2020-2023 between the District and the Oakland Promise, Oakland, CA, for the latter to provide Oakland Promise’s various programs, namely, Kindergarten to College (K2C), High School Future Centers and College Access and Persistence, and exchange student data pursuant to terms and conditions in Agreement, incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth, to help schools establish a college going culture and support with college and career exploration and access for District students, for the period of January 28, 2021 through October 31, 2023, at no cost to the District.   Not available Not available
21-0051 1V.-31Grant Agreement - Golden State Warriors Community Foundation - The Town Reading Warriors - Academics and Instructional Innovation DepartmentAgreement or ContractApproval by the Board of Education of a Grant Agreement between the District and the Golden State Warriors Community Foundation, accepting $50,000.00, to support Kindergarten/First Grade (K/1) literacy development at five named schools through $5,000.00 contribution to each school ($25,000.00 total) for targeted reading interventions for K/1 students; with the other half of the grant ($25,000.00) being used to build family literacy kits for parents to support the development of early literacy skills for their children, as described, for the period of October 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, pursuant to the terms and conditions thereof, if any.   Not available Not available
21-0052 1V.-32Regents of the University of California - Center for Educational Partnerships - High School Linked Learning OfficeAgreement or ContractApproval by the Board of Education of a No-Cost Agreement 2020-2021 between the District on behalf of Castlemont High School, Oakland High School, Fremont High School, Skyline High School, and Oakland Technical High School and the Regents of the University of California on behalf of its Center for Educational Partnerships (CEP), Berkeley, CA, for the latter to provide college access and advising to help schools establish a college going culture and support with college and career exploration and access to enrich the experiences of students in high schools, particularly students from low-income and first generation college-bound backgrounds; Train, mentor and assign recent 4-year university graduate(s) as College Adviser Fellow(s) to a school to offer Programs services guided by a Regional Manager, driven by data-based assessment; Enlist a full-time staff member as Regional Manager to provide support, guidance and direction to the College Adviser Fellow(s) and to work with the school to ensure Programs efficacy and service delivery; Work in partnership with the school to promote a college-going culture through providing guidance and training using best practices based on data and analysis of school culture and students’ college knowledge and awareness; Implement an Evaluation Plan for continuous improvement and for determining sustainability and scale-up opportunities, via the High School Linked Morning Office, for the period of September 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, at no cost to the District.   Not available Not available
21-0053 1V.-33Grant Agreement - Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Fund, a Sponsored Project of the Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Inc - Social Emotional Learning DepartmentAgreement or ContractApproval by the Board of Education of a Grant Agreement between the District and the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Fund, a sponsored project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Inc. (RPA), accepting $200,000.00, in grant funds to refine, implement, enhance, monitor progress and accelerate reopening plans for the 2020-2021 school year, and ensure plans respond to the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) needs of students, families and educators and to support the SEL of most marginalized high school youth by examining, analyzing, and refining learning continuity and attendance plans for student and adult SEL needs, through an equitable design process addressing the SEL needs and, for the Social Emotional Learning Department, for the period of October 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022, pursuant to the terms and conditions thereof and to submit amendments thereto, if any.   Not available Not available
21-0054 1V.-34Grant Agreement - Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation - Oakland International High SchoolAgreement or ContractApproval by the Board of Education of a Grant Agreement (Grant # 2020-255) between the District and the Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation, in the amount of $150,000.00, to support the learning lab and Teacher Pathways Program at Oakland International High School, for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021, pursuant to the terms and conditions thereof.   Not available Not available
21-0057 1V.-35Amendment No. 1, Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021, No Cost - Soccer Without Borders - Community Partnerships - Community Schools and Student ServicesAgreement or ContractApproval by the Board of Education of Amendment No. 1, Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 between the District and Soccer Without Borders, Oakland, CA, adding to the Scope of Work set forth in the December 9, 2020 Agreement (Legislative File No. 20-2149, Enactment No. 20-1742) the following paragraph: VENDOR will provide socially-distanced soccer instruction, wellness activities and team-building games as well as academic support to students in grades 9-12 at Oakland International High School and to students in grades 6-8 at Frick Middle School. As set forth in Paragraph 4 of this Amendment, VENDOR agrees to perform these services in accordance with any shelter-in-place (or similar) orders (“SIP orders”), and to immediately follow all OUSD directives regarding health and safety protocols. Specifically, VENDOR shall deliver services in cohorts with student: staff ratios that comply with SIP orders and OUSD directives. In addition, VENDOR shall ensure that all staff participate in wellness checks (including proof of negative COVID-19 test results) in accordance with OUSD policies and directives. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain in full force and effect.   Not available Not available
21-0058 1V.-36Collaboration Agreement and Data Sharing Agreement - Equal Opportunity Schools - Research Assessment and Data DepartmentAgreement or ContractApproval by the Board of Education of a Collaboration Agreement and a Data Sharing Agreement between the District and Equal Opportunity Schools, Seattle, Washington, for the latter to help school leaders identify and enroll historically underrepresented students of color and low-income students who can succeed in Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or Cambridge Assessment International Education courses (“AP/IB”), and to exchange student data according to terms and conditions in said Agreement, via the Research, Assessment, and Data Department, for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, at no cost to the District.   Not available Not available
20-2555 1V.-37Donation - Fidelity Charitable Donor - Advised Fund, Taylor Charitable Foundation - Laurel Elementary SchoolDonationAcceptance by the Board of Education of a donation in the amount of $205,000.00 from the Fidelity Charitable Donor- Advised Fund, Taylor Charitable Foundation, Oakland, CA, for Laurel Elementary School to support distance learning, enrichment class, staff appreciations, and support for post distance learning, and other activities, as specified, at said school, for the period December 3, 2020 - June 30, 2021, pursuant to the terms and conditions thereof, if any.   Not available Not available
21-0050 1V.-38Appointment - Career Technical Education Advisory Group - High School Linked Learning OfficeResolutionAdoption by the Board of Education of Resolution No. 2021-0178 - Appointing Stakeholders to the Oakland Unified School District’s Career Technical Education Advisory Group.   Not available Not available
21-0014 1V.-39Memorandum of Understanding and Engagement Policy - Liebert Cassidy Whitmore - General CounselAgreement or ContractRatification by the Board of Education of a Memorandum of Understanding and Engagement Policy between Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, a Professional Corporation, San Francisco, CA, to provide legal services to the District on an as needed basis, for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 in a fiscal year.   Not available Not available
21-0015 1V.-40Memorandum of Understanding and Engagement Policy - Fisher & Phillips LLC - General CounselAgreement or ContractRatification by the Board of Education of the Memorandum of Understanding and Engagement Policy between the District and Fisher & Phillips LLC, Seattle, WA, for the latter to provide immigration advice and prepare and file H-1B petitions for District teachers recruited abroad, for the term July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in a fiscal year.   Not available Not available
21-0016 1V.-41Memorandum of Understanding and Engagement Policy - Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP - General CounselAgreement or ContractRatification by the Board of Education of Agreement Between District and Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, for the latter to provide legal services to the District for charter school matters and other legal services on an as needed basis, for the term July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022, in an amount not to exceed $95,200.00 in a fiscal year.   Not available Not available
21-0192 1V.-42Charter Schools Facilities Request - Findings/Reasons - Charter Schools Could Not Be Accommodated at a Single Site - School Year 2021-2022 - Charter Schools OfficeResolutionAdoption by the Board of Education of Resolution No. 2021-0036 - Finding that Charter Schools Could Not Be Accommodated at a Single Site and Written Statement of Reasons Explaining the Finding.   Not available Video Video
21-0193 1V.-43Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement – Oakland Public Education Fund – Chief of StaffAgreement or ContractApproval by the Board of Education of a Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement between the District and the Oakland Public Education Fund (“OPEF”) under which the latter agrees to establish restricted funds, as necessary, on its books to receive and grant or spend donations of cash and other property for the support of OUSD and its students, subject to the discretion and control of OPEF’s Board, from January 28, 2021 through June 30, 2025.   Not available Video Video
20-2377 2V.-44Measure N Commission - 2020-2021 Budget Modification - Oakland High SchoolAppropriationAdoption by the Board of Education, upon recommendation of Measure N Commission, of a 2020-2021 budget modification request from Oakland High School transferring $3,000.00 total; $1,500.00 from facility rental-supplies and $1,500.00 from admission fees (due to distance learning we will be unable to implement the planned experiences) to teacher salaries stipends for extended contracts to pay teachers for extra duty work, as stated in the justification section of the New or Revised Strategic Action Section of the Budget Modification Form.   Not available Not available
20-2379 2V.-45Measure N Commission - 2020-2021 Budget Modification - ASPIRE Golden State Preparatory Charter SchoolAppropriationAdoption by the Board of Education, upon recommendation of Measure N Commission, of a 2020-2021 budget modification request from ASPIRE Golden State Preparatory Charter School transferring $6,000.00 from partnership with ScriptEd - Entrepreneurship 102 course (due to COVID-19 they will not have access during 2020-21) to salary & benefit costs for David Ernst’s position, as stated in the justification section of the New or Revised Strategic Action Section of the Budget Modification Form.   Not available Not available
20-2380 2V.-46Measure N Commission - 2020-2021 Budget Modification - ASPIRE Golden State Preparatory Charter SchoolAppropriationAdoption by the Board of Education, upon recommendation of Measure N Commission, of a 2020-2021 budget modification request from ASPIRE Golden State Preparatory Charter School transferring $35,000.00 from 0.60 FTE - college readiness staff (no fiscal impact - students will not have opportunity to practice the skills and develop the mindset to get the most out of dual enrollment opportunities) to 1.0 FTE certificated staff - music teacher, as stated in the justification section of the New or Revised Strategic Action Section of the Budget Modification Form.   Not available Not available
21-0166 1V.-47Measure N Commission - 2019-2020 Carryover Funds - Named District and Charter High SchoolsAppropriationAdoption by the Board of Education of Resolution No. 2021-0182 - Measure N - College and Career Readiness Commission - Carryover 2019-2020 Measure N Fund Balance, pursuant to recommendation of the Measure N Commission, for Named District and Charter High Schools, in individual amounts specified, for a cumulative amount of $2,227,391.01.   Not available Not available
21-0136 1V.-48Measure G1 Commission - 2019-2020 Carryover Funds - Named District and Charter Middle SchoolsResolutionAdoption by Board of Education of Resolution No. 2021-0181 - Measure G1 - District-wide Teacher Retention and Middle School Improvement Act Oversight Commission Recommendation Permitting Carry-over of 2019-2020 School Year Unexpended Measure G1 Funds and Approving Plans Therefor for Named District and Charter Middle Schools, in the cumulative amount of $395,611.05   Not available Not available
21-0011 1V.-492021 Oakland Unified School District Principles and State Legislative PrioritiesMotionAdoption by the Board of Education of its Legislative Principles and 2021 State Legislative Priorities, in the areas of School Finance.   Not available Video Video
21-0223 1V.-50Appointment(s) - Audit Committee - President, Board of EducationAppointmentRatification by the Board of Education of President of the Board’s appointment of Jason Joseph (1st term); and reappointment of Elizabeth Ross (2nd Term) and Alton Jelks (3rd Term), each, to the Audit Committee, effective February 1, 2021 for term ending January 31, 2023.   Not available Not available
21-0224 1V.-51Appointment - Measure G1 - Districtwide Teacher Retention and Middle School Improvement Act Oversight Commission - President, Board of EducationAppointmentRatification by the Board of Education of President of the Board’s appointment of David Kakishiba to the Measure G1 - Districtwide Teacher Retention and Middle School Improvement Act Oversight Commission, effective February 1, 2021, for term ending April 15, 2021 (lst Term); reappointment for term commencing April 16, 2021 and ending April 15, 2023 (2nd Term).   Not available Not available
21-0225 1V.-52Appointment(s) - Measure N - College and Career Readiness Commission - President, Board of EducationAppointmentRatification by the Board of Education of President of the Board’s appointment of Whitney Dwyer (1st term), as Member; and reappointment of Jason Gumataotao (3rd Term), as Member and as Chair, of the Measure N - College and Career Readiness Commission, effective February 1, 2021, for term ending January 31, 2023, respectively.   Not available Not available
21-0029 1V1.-1General Services Agreement - ACC Environmental Consultants, Inc. - Fremont High School New Construction Project - Division of Facilities Planning and ManagementAgreement or ContractApproval by the Board of Education of General Services Agreement between District and ACC Environmental Consultants, Inc., Oakland, CA, for the latter to provide limited hazardous materials investigation, hazardous materials work plan, hazardous materials oversight and final report of findings for the Fremont High School Project, in the amount of $35,613.00, as the selected consultant, with work scheduled to commence on January 28, 2021, and scheduled to last until January 27, 2022, pursuant to the Agreement.   Not available Not available
21-0037 1V1.-2Agreement for Materials Testing Services - Consolidated Engineering Laboratories - The Center @ Foster - Division of Facilities Planning and ManagementAgreement or ContractApproval by the Board of Education of Agreement for Materials Testing Services between the District and Consolidated Engineering Laboratories, San Ramon, CA, for the latter to provide materials testing and construction project services, as described in the proposal dated July 24, 2020, attached as Exhibit A, for the New Greenhouse/Tool Shed & Sink Enclosure/Canopy for The Center @ Foster New Constructions Project, in the amount of $28,666.00, as the selected consultant, with work scheduled to commence on January 28, 2021, and scheduled to last until December 31, 2021, pursuant to the Agreement.   Not available Not available
21-0194 1W.-1Reparations for Black Students (Second Reading,- First Revision)ResolutionAdoption by the Board of Education of Resolution No. 2021-0037 - Reparations for Black Students (Second Reading - First Revision).   Not available Video Video
21-0105 1X.-1Board Member's Report - January 27, 2021Regular Board Members ReportBoard Member's Report - January 27, 2021.   Not available Video Video
20-2220 1Y.-1Implementation Status - 2020-2021 School Year Work Plan - Board of EducationDiscussion ItemReview Implementation Status of the adopted 2020-2021 School Year Work Plan - Board of Education.   Not available Video Video