Tuesday, December 9, 2014

OUSD Board Meeting Dec.8th, 2014

Video Links to the Board Meeting:
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Meeting Highlights by Colleen Sullivan, OEA VP
Employees of the Month:
Scott Adams, 3rd Grade, Del Rey
Joan Seldon, aide, Sleepy Hollow

Public Comment:
1) David Greenstone, K class Glorietta: would like everyone in America to be treated nicely.
2) Mrs. Greenstone: objected to Mrs. Storch being designated as caregiver status in order for Vivien to attend school. Her mother is her primary caregiver.
3) Lindsey: played a recording in Spanish from Vivien’s mother. Described how challenging and difficult this experience has been for herself and Vivien. She feels unwanted and hopes that others never experience what she has. She wanted her child to receive a good education.
4) Katie: from an Employment Coalition: spoke to the valuable work that low/unskilled workers do, Often poorly treated, majority of domestics are women supporting their own families. State-wide coalition watching this case.
5) Neil Gilbert: focused on insensitive process and questionable leadership; appointment of a Fiscal Advisory Committee that met in private, took no minutes and included an individual who received business contracts from the district, lack of action against objectionable behavior by former WR principal, bonus paid to Supt. when moving offices, has created humiliation for the the community of Orinda, lack of compassion, level of arrogance. Transcript.
6) Sarah Sanderson: Hand-in-Hand: Nat’l Organization for Domestics: encouraged sensitivity and due process, domestic worker side-lined, need to be recognized for valuable contributions. Change practices.
7) Mrs. Storch:  grew up in Orinda and attended schools here. Previously believed Orinda was includive. Investigator lied to Mr. Storch and Maria;  investigator masqueraded as a police officer; 5 days until Vivien would be unenrolled; no appeal offered. Maria supplied appropriate documentation. Why was her documentation considered invalid?  District wasted money. Leadership needs to change.
8) Stephanie Sierra: attorney; the district’s attorney probably assured the Board what ws done was OK. Reminded the Trustees that they may change policy and change administration. Are there residents in the community who point out individuals of color? Tax dollars to go to wards inclusivity.
 9) Ayala Oshri, Orinda Mother: wearing pink for a pink slip for the superintendent and Vivien; identified school district as strong in academics and “all the rest = F.” Encouraged transparency.
10) Val Sloven: appalled by district position; objected to the district first recourse of an investigator; district humiliated two families; Trustees need to review their policies
11) Bob Kadie: Trustees claimed to not know about investigator; need a human response as to why this happened rather than a legal response. The person who launched the investigation should be held accountable
12) Sue Boudreau: if OUSD defines residency as seven nights a week in an Orinda bed, what about students who have homes in Tahoe? Encouraged change in legal unenrollment policy that would allow a student to complete a full school year. Rebrand as a compassionate community. Transcript.
13) Sue Severson, former Trustee: “we welcome and embrace all students in the interdistrict transfer process.” Commended the district for accepting out of district students. Many families move here for the schools and community.  Thanked the Trustees and Superintendent for their service to the community. “You have a tough job.”
14) Jack from Lafayette:  the pall has extended to Lafayette; not a case of insensitivity; case for racial discrimination; loss of trust in the community; take the bigger view, admit something went wrong and make the change
15) Cindy Jaconette: Joe Jaconette turned down a job in business in order to teach; husband acts justly and does the right thing for the right reasons, is caring and follows the law. He put Vivien first in his actions; made sure she stayed in the same class with her friends; ethical and fair man who leads a fair district.

Discussion about playground improvements at Wagner Ranch; concern about rising costs. Matt Moran wants to move forward with repairs due to safety concerns. Contract with HY Architects approved.

Oath of Office for Carol Brown, Jason Kaune and Julie Rossiter.

Board Officers’ positions. Trustee Rossiter nominated Matt Moran as Board President.  No other nominations. Mr. Moran is Board President.
Trustee Kaune nominated himself as VP. Seconded by Trustee Butler
Trustee Moran nominated Trustee Rossitor as VP. Trustee Rossitor seconded herself.
Both Moran and Rossitor have previously been president.
Trustee Butler encouraged the opportunity for Trustee Kaune.
Public comment unanimously encouraged rotatied officerships.
Jason Kaune elected VP by Brown, Butler and Kaune.

Committee  Representatives:
CCC School Board Association: Sarah Butler/Carol Brown
EFO:  Jason Kaune/Carol Brown
Legislative Committee: Sarah Butler
Lamo Bus Meetings: Matt Moran/Jason Kaune

First Interim Narrative Report by Lorene Farrell: Board authorized to sign contracts/payments: approved

Local Control Funding Formula has increased by $224,736.00. Federal funding decreased by $407.00. State funding increased by $61,933.00 Local unrestricted funding decreased by $41,011.00 due to decrease in Parents’ Club funding. Books and supplies = $1,490,954.00. (15-16)
Contract services $3075,533.00 (15-16)
An increase in Parcel Tax funds is expected. Anticipates $500.00 per parcel from Orinda Parcel Tax: 35,000 parcels. Some new parecels via Pulte and Wilder.
OUSD will remian solvent during the next two years. Report approved.

Classified Confidetial Employees do not have affordable health care. Offering $250.00 per month for FTE. Under Affordable Health Care Act OUSD is out of compliance. Approved

Superintendent Report: looking forward to working with new Trustees. Attended local tree lighting. Elementary and middle schools performances were “spectacular.” Kudoes to music teachers.
With Trustees, visited Glorietta School

Future Agendas: Trustee Butler asked for an additional meeting re; residency policy and review of current policies. Would also like to review LCAP process. Revisit solar and air conditioning asap
Trustee Rossitor: wants information about extended day K classes

K teachers are encouraged to contact Trustees re: full day Kindergarten

Adjourned to closed session

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