Oakland Unified School District

Board of Education

1011 Union Street, #940

Oakland, CA 94607

(510) 879-1944

boe@ousd.org E-Mail

http://www.ousd.org

ACCESSIBILITY OF AGENDA AND AGENDA MATERIALS

Agenda and agenda materials are accessible at http://www.ousd.org or from any computer terminal in the Offices of

the Board of Education and Superintendent, 1000 Broadway, Suite 300, Oakland, CA 94607-4099

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE AND LANGUAGE SERVICES

Individuals requiring interpretation or translation services or a reasonable accommodation to participate in meetings

should notify the Office of the Board of Education seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting at either

(510)879-8199(VM); or boe@ousd.org (E-Mail); or

(510) 879-2300 (eTTY/TDD); or (510) 879-2299 (eFax).

Meeting Agenda Long - Final

Monday, June 17, 2024

9:00 AM

Special Meeting

(Board Retreat)

The Center, 2850 West Street, Oakland, CA 94608-4536

Board of Education

President Benjamin "Sam" Davis

Vice President Mike Hutchinson

Directors: Jennifer Brouhard, VanCedric Williams, Jorge Lerma, Valarie Bachelor,

Clifford Thompson

Student Directors: Anevay Cruz, Vida Mendoza

Staff: Kyla Johnson-Trammell, Superintendent & Secretary

ON-LINE SPEAKER CARD REGISTRATION

Public Comment, at the meeting, will be taken individually

on Agenda Item indicated by

You may register to speak in advance on the Agenda Item

for this meeting.

On line Speaker Card Registration (Sign In To Speak)

opens 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.

equity, is first registered, first called, in order of

Registration.

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. 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. 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 Center,

2850 West Street, Oakland, CA 94608-4536. There is no

broadcast of this meeting.

Public comment in-person will be permitted as required by

law.

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

C. New Business

24-1679

Governance Planning for 2024-2025 School Year

Discussion and determination by the Board of Education of its

Governance Plan for the 2025-2026 School Year:

- Board of Education Roles & Responsibilities

- Board Protocols & Committee Responsibilities

- Board of Education 2024-2025 Work Plan

Attachments:

24-1679 Board Memorandum - Governance Planning for 2024-2025

School Year

24-1679 Presentation - Board Governance I

24-1679 Board of Education Protocols

24-1679 Board Bylaw 9322

24-1679 Review, Research and Best Practices on Board Committees

24-1679 Board Work Plan Template 2024-2025

D. President's Statement Disclosing Item(s) To Be Discussed In Closed

Session

The items are listed pursuant to law.

D1. Public Comment on Closed Session Item(s)

This section provides an opportunity for members of the

Public to address the Board on any Closed Session Item on

the Agenda prior to the Board's recess to Closed Session for

possible consideration of such Item.

24-1690

Public Comment On Closed Session Item(s)

Public Comment On Closed Session Item(s) - June 17, 2024.

E. Recess to Closed Session

Closed Session Item(s):

Public Employment