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  
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Board of Education and Superintendent, 1000 Broadway, Suite 300, Oakland, CA 94607-4099  
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Meeting Agenda Long - Final  
Thursday, August 3, 2023  
9:00 AM  
Special Meeting  
Great Room, LaEscuelita Education Center, 1050 2nd Avenue, Oakland, CA  
((entrance at or near 286 East 10th St.)  
Board of Education  
President Mike Hutchinson  
Vice President Clifford Thompson  
Directors: Benjamin "Sam" Davis, Jennifer Brouhard, VanCedric Williams, (Vacancy),  
Valarie Bachelor  
Student Directors: Anevay Cruz, Vida Mendoza  
Staff: Kyla Johnson-Trammell, Superintendent & Secretary  
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 at the Great  
Room, LaEscuelita Education Center, 1050 2nd Avenue,  
Oakland, CA ((entrance at or near 286 East 10th St.).  
Public comment in-person is permitted within the time  
allotted for Public Comment on this meeting's single Agenda  
Item.  
NOTICE - MEDIA/MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND  
AND PARTICIPATE IN-PERSON OR VIRTUALLY  
(CONTINUED)  
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 occurring from the District’s  
Home Page - Upcoming Events ... by selecting Board of  
Education Agenda “eComment” or from the Legislative  
Information Center, as follows:  
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of Education>eComment  
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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)  
A. Call To Order  
B. Roll Call  
C. Unfinished Business  
23-1669  
Governance Planning for 2023-2024 School Year  
Continued discussion and determination by the Board of Education of  
its Governance Plan for the 2023-2024 School Year:  
- Board of Education Roles & Responsibilities  
- Board of Education 2023-2024 Work Plan  
Anticipated Meeting Outcomes:  
● The Board builds on the positive momentum from the June retreat  
and begins the new academic year with a strong, collaborative start.  
● To improve the governance and collective learning amongst the  
Board.  
● To provide targeted feedback on the foundation of the draft Board  
Work Plan and to build Board understanding and ownership of its  
goals, actions, and deliverables.  
● To continue to provide the space and structure for the Board to have  
time and opportunities to see each other and acknowledge the strengths,  
commitments, and interests of as well as identify ways to improve  
relationships between Board members.  
Attachments:  
23-1669 Presentation - Governance Team: Roles and  
Responsibilities (8/3/2023)  
23-1669 Draft 2023-2024 Governing Board Work Plan (8/3/2023)  
Legislative History  
6/23/23 Board of Education  
6/23/23 Board of Education  
Discussed  
Discussed  
D. Adjournment