Oakland Unified School District  
Board of Education  
1011 Union Street, #940  
Oakland, CA 94607-2236  
(510) 879-1940  
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the Board of Education and Superintendent, 1000 Broadway, Suite 300, Oakland, CA 94607-4099  
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Meeting Minutes Long - Final  
Saturday, January 18, 2025  
9:00 AM  
Special Meeting  
Committee Room, KDOL TV Studio, B-237, Met West High School Entrance, 314  
East 10th Street, Oakland, CA 94606-2291; 3667 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas,  
NV 89109  
Board of Education  
President Jennifer Brouhard  
Vice President Valarie Bachelor  
Directors: Rachel Latta, Mike Hutchinson , VanCedric Williams, Patrice Berry, Clifford  
Thompson  
Student Directors: Maximus Simmons, Michele Vasquez  
Staff: Kyla Johnson-Trammell, Superintendent & Secretary  
ON-LINE SPEAKER CARD REGISTRATION  
Public Comment, at the meeting, will be taken individually on Agenda Items  
indicated by microphone symbol.  
You may register to speak in advance on the Agenda Item whether attending  
the meeting by teleconference, e.g., Zoom, or in person.  
On line Speaker Card Registration (Sign In To Speak) opens at minimum 72  
hours in advance for a Regular Meeting or at minimum 24 hours in advance  
for a Special Meeting. Use the eComment Link to Sign In (Register) to Speak  
up to one hour before the beginning of the meeting. Manual (Paper) Speaker  
Cards also will be available at the meeting for completion.  
Sign In to Speak, on an eligible Agenda Item, as a matter of equity, is first  
registered, first called, in order of  
Registration whether participation is in person or virtually, e.g. Zoom, or by  
audio, e.g., telephone.  
For advanced pre-meeting Registration, You must establish a one time  
OUSD eComment - Sign In (Register) To Speak Account providing your First  
Name and Last Name and your email address. Your First Name and Last  
Name, as Registered, must also show as the Participant or Profile Name on  
a teleconference system (i.e., Zoom, webex, other). You will be requested to  
Register the first time you use eComment - Sign In To Speak.  
The Sign In To Speak System, after the one time registration, will remember  
you by first name and last name  
associated with your email address (profile), making it easier for you to  
electronically Register or Sign In to Speak on an Agenda Item at a future  
OUSD legislative meeting, e.g., Board, committee, commission.  
Early pre-meeting Sign In To Speak (Registration) is urged for all - whether  
you plan to attend meeting in person or view meeting via teleconference or  
listen to the meeting by telephone. Names will be called in Sign In To Speak  
order received.  
NOTICE - MEDIA/MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND  
AND PARTICIPATE IN-PERSON OR VIRTUALLY  
Members of the media and the public may attend and participate in the Board  
meeting in-person in The Great Room, La Escuelita Education Center, 1050  
2nd Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606-2291 (entrance located at or near 286 East  
10th St.) or other noticed location or virtually as described herein.  
The following information is for those members of the media and public  
interested in viewing or listening to the Board meeting virtually.  
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Zoom: To view by Zoom, please click  
https://ousd.zoom.us/j/83930672257on or after the Noticed meeting time.  
Instructions on how to join a meeting by video conference are available at:  
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting.  
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Phone: To listen by phone (via Zoom), please do the following at or after  
the Noticed meeting time: call (669) 900-9128, then enter Webinar ID 839  
3067 2257, then press “#”. If asked for a participant id or code, press #.  
Instructions on how to join a meeting by phone are available at:  
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362663  
-Joining-a-meeting-by-phone.  
Public comment in-person is permitted within the times allotted for public  
comment on the Agenda. Virtual comment will also be permitted within the  
times allotted for public comment on the Agenda in the following two ways:  
NOTICE - MEDIA/MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND  
AND PARTICIPATE IN-PERSON OR VIRTUALLY (CONTINUED)  
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To comment virtually by Zoom, if you have made a pre-meeting Request  
to Speak, when your name is called, click the “Raise Your Hand” button. You  
will be unmuted and allowed to make public comment. After the allotted  
time,you will then be re-muted. Instructions on how to “Raise Your Hand” is  
available at:: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/205566129  
-RaiseHand-In-Webinar.  
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To comment by phone (via Zoom), if you have made a pre-meeting  
Request to Speak, when your name is called, press “*9” to “Raise Your  
Hand." You will be unmuted and allowed to make public comment. You will  
then be remuted.Instructions of how to raise your hand by phone are  
available at: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362663-Joinin  
g-a-meeting-by-phone.  
In addition, members of the public may submit written comments for a  
posted Board of Education Meeting Agenda Item, before a meeting or while a  
meeting is “In Progress,” from the District’s Home Page - Upcoming Events &  
Live Meeting Video by selecting Board of Education Agenda “eComment” or  
from the Legislative Information Center, as follows:  
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If before Sunday, click Calendar Tab>Next Week>Board of  
Education>eComment  
If Sunday or thereafter up thru day before Meeting, click Calendar  
Tab>This Week>Board of Education>eComment  
If day of Meeting, click Calendar Tab>Today>Board of  
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Education>eComment  
Or “eComment” in bold on the cover page of the Agenda.  
Written comments made on an eligible Agenda item, upon clicking of the  
Submit Button, are immediately sent via email to all members of the  
legislative body and key staff supporting the legislative body. Each  
eComment is a Public Record.  
BOARD OF EDUCATION PROTOCOLS  
The purpose of these protocols is to provide a basic set of professional  
standards by which the Board and the Superintendent are to function as a  
team. There is no intention to abridge the rights and obligations of Board  
Members to oversee the operation of the organization, nor to interfere with the  
Superintendent with her role as the Superintendent of OUSD.  
General  
1. Every action by a Board Member should be directed toward improving the  
educational program for students.  
2. Every Board Member will exhibit behavior that is honorable, honest, and  
dedicated to the success of the students and staff of the district.  
3. Each Board Member is to be treated with dignity and respect.  
4. Board Member Commitment will include:  
− Participate fully in the discussion of issues  
− Listen respectfully to all views and opinions  
− Respect each individual’s opinion  
− Accept the majority action of the Board  
Board Members  
5. An individual Board Member will not use the media as a personal forum,  
unless it is clearly indicated that the opinion is personal and not  
representative of the Board majority position.  
6. Each Board Member will make every effort to attend all Board meetings in  
person; and to start and end on time.  
7. Board Members will ensure opportunities for each to comment.  
Superintendent  
8. Staff is the responsibility of the Superintendent who will bring  
recommendations to the Board for action.  
9. Questions regarding Board agenda items are to be communicated to the  
Superintendent prior to the Board meeting and the Superintendent will  
respond in a timely manner.  
10. The Superintendent is to communicate all significant administrative  
actions to the Board.  
11. Legal and personnel matters will be confidential.  
MEETING RULES OF ENGAGEMENT  
Up to Three (3) minute speaking limit for Board Members  
No mingling with the audience  
Address comments to other Board Members  
Focus on agenda items  
Don't repeat what's been said  
Always be respectful  
No interruptions  
Enforce norms  
Model desired behavior  
MEETING PROCEDURES  
All Board meetings shall begin on time and shall be guided by an Agenda  
prepared in accordance with Board bylaws and posted and distributed in  
accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (open meeting requirements) and  
other applicable laws.  
(cf. 9322 - Agenda/Meeting Materials)  
The President shall conduct Board meetings in accordance with law, Board  
Bylaws, and its parliamentary authority which shall enable the Board to  
efficiently consider issues and carry out the will of the majority.  
(cf. 9121 - President)  
The Board believes that late night meetings deter public participation, can  
affect the Board's decision-making ability, and can be a burden to staff.  
Regular Board meetings shall be adjourned not later than 11:00 p.m. unless  
the Board agrees to extend the meeting, which may only be done once by 45  
minutes.  
(cf. 9320 - Meetings and Notices)  
A. Call To Order  
B. Roll Call  
President Jennifer Brouhard called the Special Meeting to order at 9:11 A.M.  
Present  
5 - Director Rachel Latta  
President Jennifer Brouhard  
Director Patrice Berry  
Vice President Valarie Bachelor  
Director Clifford Thompson  
4 - Student Director Michele Vasquez  
Student Director Maximus Simmons  
Director VanCedric Williams  
Director Mike Hutchinson  
Absent  
C. New Business  
Public comment, not to exceed 30 minutes, shall be permitted on today's  
Agenda Item.  
25-0130  
Oakland Unified School District Board Orientation | Day Two  
Purpose of Board Orientation  
The 2024-25 Board Orientation is designed to prepare board members  
for effective governance  
that prioritizes student outcomes and ensures the district operates with  
clarity, cohesion, and  
purpose. This orientation emphasizes the foundational principles of  
governance, interpersonal  
team dynamics, and strategic district operations. Grounded in shared  
reflection and actionable  
learning, the sessions aim to equip board members with the tools  
needed to govern ethically,  
collaboratively, and with an unwavering focus on educational equity and  
excellence.  
Purpose of Today’s Session  
This orientation session aims to equip Board members with a shared  
understanding of  
governance, clarify the distinctions between resolutions and policies,  
and align on a unified  
vision and values. Through strengthening team dynamics and enhancing  
governance  
competencies, the session will prepare the Board to make informed,  
effective decisions that  
drive student outcomes and operational excellence.  
Intended Learning Outcomes  
1. Deepen Understanding of Governance: Develop a shared  
understanding of the  
Board’s role in governance, emphasizing its critical impact on driving  
student outcomes  
and ensuring the effectiveness of OUSD operations.  
2. Enhance Governance Competencies: Expand knowledge and  
application of  
foundational governance concepts, including ethical compliance,  
effective decision-  
making, and adherence to operational protocols.  
3. Strengthen Team Dynamics: Foster high-functioning team dynamics  
grounded in  
shared norms of governance, mutual trust, and collective responsibility,  
ensuring  
effective and cohesive Board operations.  
4. Align on Shared Values and Vision: Establish a unified language,  
shared values, and  
a collective vision to guide the Board’s collaboration, governance  
approach, and  
decision-making processes.  
5. Differentiate Resolutions and Policies: Clearly distinguish between  
Board resolutions  
and policies, understanding their respective purposes in governance.  
Learn the  
procedural steps for considering, drafting, and adopting each, with a  
focus on intent,  
trade-offs, and fiscal impact.  
6. Prepare for Policy Review and Development: Gain proficiency in  
reviewing, drafting,  
and adopting policies. Understand how resolutions and policies  
complement one another  
in governance and how to assess their alignment with the Board's  
vision and goals.  
25-0130 Recommended Guidance for Board Policy and  
Resolution Development  
Attachments:  
25-0130 CSBA OUSD Policy Manual Review (Completed)  
President Brouhard made brief remarks regarding today's Agenda and stated  
the main focus for today is Governance.  
Jenine Linsey, General Counsel, presented and discussed with the Board the  
following subject matter:  
- Tracking Board Policies  
- Recommended Guidance for Board Policy and Resolution  
Edgar Rakestraw Jr., Parliamentarian, gave feedback regarding Board  
Policies written to guide the Board.  
Dr. Dexter Moore Jr., Chief of Staff, facilitated breakout and shared out  
Board Policy/Resolution Value Statement with the Board.  
Dr. Carmella Franco (Consultant), facilitated breakout and shared out with the  
Board Protocol and Eight Characteristics of an Effective School Board.  
President Brouhard shared the Vision statement of the District, Board  
Members discussed and shared out.  
Dr. Dexter Moore Jr., Chief of Staff, facilitated breakout and shared out from  
the group regarding Engagement and Transparency.  
Dr. Carmella Franco (Consultant), facilitated the reflections portion with the  
Board - as a whole and as an individual - What motivated individual to run for  
the seat as director.  
President Brouhard gave closing remarks regarding today's meeting.  
Public Speaker:  
Assata Olugbala  
Discussed  
Recess  
President Brouhard recessed the Special Meeting at 11:13 A.M.for lunch.  
Reconvened  
President Brouhard reconvened the Special Meeting at 11:36 A.M. continuing  
discussion of stated topics of the day.  
Roll Call  
Present  
Absent  
5 - Director Rachel Latta  
President Jennifer Brouhard  
Director Patrice Berry  
Vice President Valarie Bachelor  
Director Clifford Thompson  
4 - Student Director Michele Vasquez  
Student Director Maximus Simmons  
Director VanCedric Williams  
Director Mike Hutchinson  
D. Adjournment  
President Brouhard adjourned the Special Meeting at 3:38 P.M.  
Prepared By:  
Approved By: