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Meeting Minutes Long - Final  
Monday, January 31, 2022  
6:00 PM  
Special Meeting  
Concurrently: Internet Streamed - Via Zoom and Granicus Live Manager and  
Broadcasted - Via KDOL-TV (Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99)  
Board of Education  
President Gary Yee  
Vice President Benjamin "Sam" Davis  
Directors: Aimee Eng, VanCedric Williams, Mike Hutchinson, Shanthi Gonzales,  
Clifford Thompson  
Student Directors: Samantha Pal, Natalie Gallegos Chavez  
Staff: Kyla Johnson-Trammell, Superintendent & Secretary  
NOTICE - COVID-19 SURGE- TODAY'S BOARD MEETING IS  
BEING HELD VIRTUALLY  
Pursuant to Assembly Bill No. 361 ("AB 361") and Board of Education  
Resolution No. 2122-0014C-A, today's Board Meeting is being held  
exclusively virtually.  
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No mingling with the audience  
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MEETING PROCEDURES  
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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.  
A. Call To Order  
B. Roll Call  
President Gary Yee called the Special Meeting to order at 6:07 P.M.  
Present  
7 - Student Director Samantha Pal  
Director Aimee Eng  
Director Mike Hutchinson  
Director Shanthi Gonzales  
Director Clifford Thompson  
Vice President Benjamin "Sam" Davis  
President Gary Yee  
Absent  
2 - Student Director Natalie Gallegos Chavez  
Director VanCedric Williams  
Roll Call (Secretary's Observation)  
Director Williams present at 6:09 P.M.  
Present  
8 - Student Director Samantha Pal  
Director Aimee Eng  
Director VanCedric Williams  
Director Mike Hutchinson  
Director Shanthi Gonzales  
Director Clifford Thompson  
Vice President Benjamin "Sam" Davis  
President Gary Yee  
Absent  
1 - Student Director Natalie Gallegos Chavez  
C. New Business  
22-0243  
School Consolidations - Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-24 - Chief  
Academic Officer  
Adoption by the Board of Education of Resolution No. 2122-0030 - School  
Consolidations for Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-24.  
·
Presentation by the Superintendent of Schools of  
recommendations for School Consolidations for Fiscal Years 2022  
-23 and 2023-24  
·
·
Public Comments on proposed School Consolidations  
Discussion of the Board by and between Members and/or the  
Superintendent of Schools and/or designee(s)  
·
Action by Board on Resolution No. 2122-0030 [February 8, 2022]  
22-0243 Presentation - School Consolidations - [Academic  
Enhancements] - Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-24 - Chief  
Academic Officer (1/31/2022)  
Attachments:  
22-0243 Presentation -School Consolidation - [Fiscal  
Analysis] - Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-24 - Chief  
Systems and Services Officer (1/31/2022)  
22-0243 Board Memorandum, Staff Report, Resolution -  
School Consolidations - Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-24 -  
Chief Academic Officer (1/31/2022)  
Kyla Johnson-Trammell, Superintendent, Sondra Aguilera, Chief Academic  
Officer, Monica Thomas, Deputy Chief of Continuous Schools Improvement,  
Dextor Moore Jr., Superintendent Fellow, and Preston Thomas, Chief  
Systems and Services Officer, presented to the Board and Public proposed  
Schools Consolidation - Fiscal Years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024, as to:  
- Shared vision of why the District needs well-resourced schools;  
- Shared data used to form schools consolidation recommendation, including  
program considerations;  
- Reviewed recommendations for schools consolidation;  
- Discussed vision for implementation: Welcoming Schools, Redesign, and  
student and staff case management.  
Preston Thomas, Chief Systems and Services Officer, introduced Barry  
Dragon, Michael Taylor and Rich Holash from Eric Hall & Associates, to  
present the Financial Analysis on the matter.  
President Yee, at the conclusion of the staff presentation, proposed to his  
colleagues that two (2) hours, 2 Minutes per speaker be allocated for Public  
Comment on this Legislative Matter. Subsequently, Legislative File 22-0708,  
so allocating time as proposed by President Yee, was adopted by the Board.  
Initial Speakers  
Student Speaker(s):  
Jose Verasloan  
Makhtar Mohammed  
Angelica Lopez  
Claudia Campbell  
Audrery Darnise  
Alexis Sosa  
Fabiola Chavec  
Averary Cruz  
Public Speaker(s):  
Moses Omalade  
Myeshia Haywood  
David Carrigan  
Ethan Hofmayer  
Thai Nguyen-Khao  
Mx. San-Chez  
Alex Minas  
Jawharah Stevenson  
Jason Gilbertson  
Clarrissa Dothard  
Sudip Ray  
Ericka Guerreo  
Stephanie Parrott  
Jilchristina Vest  
Yael Freidman  
Phyllis Copes  
Nsomeka  
Maria Pirner  
Jessica Myers  
Michele Layes  
Elena Denise  
Shortyigue Jacque  
Linnea Nelson  
Sharon Rose  
Elizabeth Nervis  
Jennifer Cole  
Andrew Lindley  
Bera Sloan  
Kate Mohammed  
Moshin Sherf  
Angelica Marquez  
Yabnely Lara  
Viola Block  
Dearra  
Nykeya Powell  
Zyla Conover  
Yemi Akinbodunse  
Oya Kali  
Karen Smith  
TW  
Nazeir Hurt  
Hazel Erenee Homles-Pier  
Thereafter, Legislative Files 22-0709, 22-0710, 22-0711, pertaining to Public  
Comment on this matter, were proposed, considered and disposed of as  
stated therein.  
Speakers Subsequent to Adoption of Legislative File No. 22-0710.  
Student Speaker(s):  
Israel  
Maria  
Sophie Tran  
Ayananna Johnson  
Chloe Leduc  
Shanice Lewis  
Angel Gibson  
Rya Gibson  
Hilaria Barajas  
Akyla Mathews  
Christina Lane  
Haskell@Brookfield  
Public Speaker(s):  
Ms. Fortes  
Aleta Alston Twoe  
Laticia Araujo  
Jeremy Wolff  
510****915  
Tiffany Hampton  
Maria Sol  
Sasha Rockwell  
Jennifer Schmitz  
Ruby Medina  
Delcks  
Joya Brandon  
Jennifer Quintanilla  
Kioko  
Henry Hitz  
Max  
Manan Shah  
Del Stevenson  
Betty Sanabury  
Autumn  
Inga Wager  
The Village in Oakland  
Heather Baird  
Shawn Lee  
Dr. K-Mebo  
Siobhan Sheil  
Stasi Williams  
Carl Pezold  
Alex Mejia  
Jose Resuleo  
Aileen Casanae  
Noki  
Santiago Mendendez  
Brandon Dawkins  
Fran  
Cassie Perham  
Divya Favias  
Andera Ruiz  
Kira Allen  
Marisha Munoz  
Derek Pirner  
Keith Brown  
Reisa Jaffe  
Sara@Global Against Closures  
Lauren Broder  
Linda Selph  
Saudia Highsmith  
Erik Lindley  
Joel Velasquz  
Daisy Salazar  
Oakland Rising  
Donneva Reid  
Doug Blacksher  
Megan B  
Michael Shane  
Board members, following Public Comments, during three separate and  
distinct Rounds, discussed proposed Schools Consolidation - Fiscal Years  
2022-2023 and 2023-2024.  
Subsequent to the conclusion of Board discussion of this Matter, the Board  
considered and did not adopt either Motion stated in Legislative File 22-0712  
nor 22-0714. Each being a request to Postpone Further Consideration of this  
matter until the date stated in the respective Legislative File.  
First Reading  
22-0708  
Board of Education - Public Comment - School Consolidations - 2  
Hrs. - 2 Minutes Per Speaker  
Adoption by the Board of Education of a motion to receive Public  
Comment on the First Reading of Legislative File No. 22-0243 - School  
Consolidations - Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-24 - Chief Academic Officer -  
for 2 hours, at 2 minutes per speaker.  
Sponsors:  
Davis and Thompson  
A motion was made by Director Thompson, seconded by Vice  
President Davis, that this Motion be Adopted. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Ayes:  
6 - Aimee Eng  
VanCedric Williams  
Shanthi Gonzales  
Clifford Thompson  
Benjamin "Sam" Davis  
Gary Yee  
Nays:  
1 - Mike Hutchinson  
2 - Samantha Pal  
Natalie Gallegos Chavez  
Absent:  
Enactment No: 22-0456  
22-0709  
Amendment, Legislative File No. 22-0708 - Board of Education -  
Public Comment - School Consolidations - 2 Hrs. - 2 Minutes Per  
Speaker  
Adoption by the Board of Education of an Amendment to the pending  
motion - Legislative File No. 22-0708 - Board of Education - Public  
Comment - School Consolidations - 2 Hrs. - 2 Minutes Per Speaker to  
allow 1830 speakers each on Zoom, 2 Minutes Per Speaker, to address  
the First Reading of Legislative File No. 22-0243.  
Sponsors:  
Hutchinson  
Director Hutchinson made the motion as stated herein. No member seconded  
the motion.  
A motion was made by Director Hutchinson to adopt the Proposal  
stated herein. The motion, having received no second, was not further  
considered.  
22-0710  
Board of Education - Public Comment - School Consolidations -  
Adding Additional 30 Minutes for Student Comments and An  
Additional Two Hours for Public Comment  
Adoption by the Board of Education of a Motion adding additional 30  
Minutes for Student Comments and an Additional Two Hours for Public  
Comment on the First Reading of Legislative File No. 22-0243.  
.
Sponsors:  
Hutchinson and Williams  
The Board, subsequent to the exhaustion of the initial time allocated by  
adopted Legislative File No. 22-0708, considered this Legislative File (LF)  
and LF No. 22-0711, each regarding additional time for Public Comments.  
The Board subsequently adopted this LF (22-0710).  
A motion was made by Director Hutchinson, seconded by Director  
Williams, that this Motion be Adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Aimee Eng  
VanCedric Williams  
Mike Hutchinson  
Benjamin "Sam" Davis  
Gary Yee  
Nays:  
Abstained:  
P Aye:  
1 - Shanthi Gonzales  
1 - Clifford Thompson  
2 - Samantha Pal  
Natalie Gallegos Chavez  
Enactment No: 22-0457  
22-0711  
Amendment, Legislative File No. 22-0710 - Board of Education -  
Public Comment - School Consolidations - Adding Additional 30  
Minutes for Student Comments Only But Not An Additional Two  
Hours for Public Comment  
Adoption by the Board of Education of an amendment to pending  
Motion - Legislative File No. - 22-0710 - for additional 30 minute for  
student speakers, but not an Additional Two Hours for Additional Public  
Comment.  
Sponsors:  
Eng  
Director Eng made the motion as stated herein. No member seconded the  
motion.  
A motion was made by Director Eng to adopt the Motion stated herein.  
The motion, having received no second, was not further considered.  
Roll Call (Secretary's Observation)  
Director Gonzales absent at 2:05 A.M., Thursday, February 1, 2022.  
Present  
Absent  
6 - Director Aimee Eng  
Director VanCedric Williams  
Director Mike Hutchinson  
Director Clifford Thompson  
Vice President Benjamin "Sam" Davis  
President Gary Yee  
3 - Student Director Samantha Pal  
Student Director Natalie Gallegos Chavez  
Director Shanthi Gonzales  
22-0712  
Board of Education - Motion - Postpone Further Consideration of  
School Consolidations - First Regular Board Meeting, August 10,  
2022  
Adoption by the Board of Education of a motion to postpone further  
consideration of pending Legislative File No. 22-0243 School  
Consolidations - Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-24 - Chief Academic Officer  
until first Regular Board Meeting, August 10, 2022.  
Sponsors:  
Hutchinson  
A motion was made by Director Hutchinson, seconded by Director  
Williams, that this Motion be Adopted. The motion failed by the  
following vote:  
Ayes:  
Nays:  
2 - VanCedric Williams  
Mike Hutchinson  
4 - Aimee Eng  
Clifford Thompson  
Benjamin "Sam" Davis  
Gary Yee  
Absent:  
3 - Samantha Pal  
Natalie Gallegos Chavez  
Shanthi Gonzales  
22-0714  
Board of Education - Motion - Postpone Further Consideration of  
School Consolidations - First Regular Board Meeting, June 8,  
2022  
Adoption by the Board of Education of a motion to postpone further  
consideration of pending Legislative File No. 22-0243 School  
Consolidations - Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-24 - Chief Academic Officer  
until first Regular Board Meeting, June 8, 2022.  
Sponsors:  
Williams  
A motion was made by Director Williams, seconded by Director  
Hutchinson, that this Motion be Adopted. The motion failed by the  
following vote:  
Ayes:  
Nays:  
2 - VanCedric Williams  
Mike Hutchinson  
4 - Aimee Eng  
Clifford Thompson  
Benjamin "Sam" Davis  
Gary Yee  
Absent:  
3 - Samantha Pal  
Natalie Gallegos Chavez  
Shanthi Gonzales  
22-0235  
Amendment, Classified Employees Reduction In Force - Lack of  
Funds and/or Lack of Work - 2022-2023 Fiscal Year -  
Talent/Human Resources Department  
Adoption by the Board of Education of Resolution No. 2122-0122A -  
Amendment of Classified Employees Reduction In Force - Lack of Funds  
and/or Lack of Work  
-
2022-2023 Fiscal Year  
-
Talent/Human  
Resources Department [which provides for the reduction in force,  
reinstatement, increase, or creation of authorized classified positions based  
on lack of funds and/or lack of work as reflected through the Budget  
Development process for 2022-2023 Fiscal Year.]  
22-0235 Amendment, Classified Employees Reduction In  
Force - Lack of Funds and/or Lack of Work - 2022-2023  
Fiscal Year - Talent/Human Resources Department  
Attachments:  
Tara Gard, Chief Talent Officer, presented Amendment, Classified  
Employees Reduction In Force - Lack of Funds and/or Lack of Work -  
2022-2023 Fiscal Year - Talent/Human Resources Department. Gard stated  
Resolution No. 2122-0122A provides for the reduction in force, reinstatement,  
increase, or creation of authorized classified positions based on lack of  
funds and/or lack of work as reflected through the Budget Development  
process for 2022-2023 Fiscal Year to the Board and Public.  
Subsequent to the expiration of initial Public Comment time for this item, but  
before the vote, a motion, stated herein, as Legislative File No. 22-0715, was  
adopted allow for 20 Minutes of additional Public Comment.  
Public Speaker(s):  
Mayra Alvarado  
Andrew Lindley  
Assata Olugbala  
Kim Davis  
Jennifer Brown  
Nancy D.  
David De  
Helena Vonk  
Kim-Shree  
Timothy Killings  
Pocolia  
Kira Allen  
Megan Bumpus  
Joel Tena  
Nora  
Staci Williams  
Moses Omalade  
Genie Gratto  
Carol Pezold  
Maia Sol  
Maria Dominguez  
Erik Lindley  
Kristina Molina  
Catie Tombs  
A motion was made by Vice President Davis, seconded by President  
Yee, that this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
Ayes:  
4 - Aimee Eng  
Clifford Thompson  
Benjamin "Sam" Davis  
Gary Yee  
Nays:  
2 - VanCedric Williams  
Mike Hutchinson  
Absent:  
3 - Samantha Pal  
Natalie Gallegos Chavez  
Shanthi Gonzales  
Enactment No: 22-0160  
22-0715  
Board of Education - Motion - Additional 20 Minutes - Public  
Comment - Amendment, Classified Employees Reduction In Force  
Adoption by the Board of Education of a motion to extend Public  
Comment on pending motion - Legislative File No. 22-0235 -  
Amendment, Classified Employees Reduction In Force … - for an  
additional 20 Minutes.  
Sponsors:  
Hutchinson  
This motion was adopted by Board prior to further consideration and vote on  
Legislative File No. 22-0715.  
A motion was made by Director Hutchinson, seconded by Director  
Williams, that this Motion be Adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
Ayes:  
4 - Aimee Eng  
VanCedric Williams  
Mike Hutchinson  
Clifford Thompson  
2 - Benjamin "Sam" Davis  
Gary Yee  
Nays:  
Absent:  
3 - Samantha Pal  
Natalie Gallegos Chavez  
Shanthi Gonzales  
Enactment No: 22-0460  
D. Adjournment  
President Yee adjourned the Special Meeting at 3:05 A.M., Thursday,  
February 1, 2022.  
Prepared By:  
Approved By: