San Leandro Unified School DistrictTradition and Innovation

Special

Special (Virtual) Board Meeting

· 5:00 PM

Consistent with Assembly Bill 361, effective October 1, 2021, and the continued state of emergency, (COVID-19), the San Leandro Unified School District Board of Education will continue to hold meetings via teleconferencing until further notice. The public is invited to participate via teleconference per the Zoom link on the school district website Board of Education page. · · Open Session - 5:00 pm

Agenda 13 items

  1. A CALL TO ORDER - 5:00 P.M.
    Minutes
    The meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm.

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  2. B OPEN SESSION
  3. B.1 Roll Call
    Minutes
    All board members were present for this meeting. Trustee Prola arrived to the board meeting while public comments were being read on agenda item D., Public Testimony on Agenda Items.

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  4. B.2 Pledge of Allegiance
    Minutes
    Trustee Sheridan led the board and members of the audience in the pledge of allegiance.

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  5. B.3 Equity Statement
    Quick Summary / Abstract
    The Board of Trustees believes that the diversity that exists among the district's community of students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members is integral to the district's vision, mission, and goals. Addressing the needs of the most marginalized learners requires recognition of the inherent value of diversity and acknowledgement that educational excellence requires a commitment to equity in the opportunities provided to students and the resulting outcomes.

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  6. B.4 Mission Statement
    Quick Summary / Abstract
    The mission of the San Leandro Unified School District is to educate students to achieve academic excellence in order to become confident, collaborative, and engaged citizens in a community rich in heritage and diverse in culture, where we value our traditions and embrace innovation.

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  7. B.5 Approval of Agenda Passed
    Actions
    Motion Passed with a motion by Leo Sheridan and a second by Evelyn Gonzalez. | Vote: Yes James Aguilar .; Absent Student Board Member .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Peter Oshinski .; Absent Diana Prola .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .

    Outcome

    Motion Passed

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  8. C LEGAL STATEMENT
    Quick Summary / Abstract
    Members of the audience who wish to address the Board are asked to “raise your hand” via zoom during the meeting when the item is reached on the agenda or, for non-agenda items, during the Public Testimony item and wait to start speaking when you are called upon. Comments sent prior to the Board meeting have been provided to members of the Board in advance of the meeting. Some that only recently came in will be read aloud now. Please note that the meeting is being recorded. State law prohibits the Board of Education from taking any action on or discussing items that are not on the posted agenda except to A) briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by the public in attendance; B) ask questions for clarification; C) provide a reference to a staff member or other resource for factual information in response to the inquiry; or D) ask a staff member to report back on the matter at the next meeting and/or put it on a future agenda. (Government Code 54954.2(a)).

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  9. D PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON AGENDA ITEMS
    Minutes
    President Aguilar read all Public Comment emails in support of board candidates. The candidate that each public comment email supported is provided in parenthesis. Jill Stowe (Shauna Olsen) Sara Ubelhart (Abbey Kerrins) Lara Franklin (Abbey Kerrins) Nicole Hunter-Maes (Shauna Olsen) James Riddle (Abbey Kerrins) Ariel Dolowich (Abbey Kerrins) Jane Abelee (Abbey Kerrins) Wendy Fiala (Abbey Kerrins) Mrs. Bo (Abbey Kerrins) Johanna Normart (Shauna Olsen) Audience member Kimberly Kupferman spoke in support of Shauna Olsen

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  10. E ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
  11. E.1 Interview and Appointment of a Candidate to the Area 2 Trustee Vacancy Passed 📎 6
    Rationale
    The tragic death of Trustee Christian Rodriguez resulted in an unfilled position for Trustee Area 2 on the SLUSD Board of Education, effective December 20, 2021. The Board advertised for a replacement by placing an ad in the San Leandro Times weekly newspaper where interested candidates were encouraged to apply for the open seat. The application packet was made available online via our district website and at the SLUSD District Office, located at 835 E. 14th Street, San Leandro. Candidates were required to submit their applications to the district office no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 28, 2022. Six candidates submitted applications. The candidates will be interviewed and considered for appointment to this vacant seat by the SLUSD Board of Education.
    Minutes
    Superintendent Dr. Mike McLaughlin provided an introduction to all candidates. President Aguilar provided guidelines to the candidates regarding the interview process. Each board member posed interview questions to all of the board candidates. Upon completion of the board interviews and enabling the candidates to ask the board members questions, the Board of Trustees engaged in robust discussion about which candidate to vote for. Another motion was made to nominate Shauna Olsen for the Board Vacancy. The motion failed since no one seconded it.
    Actions
    Motion A motion was made to nominate Liz Toledo to fill the board vacancy. Passed with a motion by Monique Tate and a second by Evelyn Gonzalez. Motion Upon further discussion, the Board of Trustees made a Motion to reconsider the nomination to allow more discussion on nominations for other candidates. Passed with a motion by Monique Tate and a second by Leo Sheridan. Motion A motion was made to nominate Lance James to fill the board vacancy. Passed with a motion by Leo Sheridan and a second by Peter Oshinski. Motion Another motion was made to wait until November to fill the seat after the election. Passed with a motion by Peter Oshinski and a second by Leo Sheridan. Motion After all discussion and suggestions were complete a final motion was made to nominate Liz Toledo to fill the board vacancy. Passed with a motion by Monique Tate and a second by Evelyn Gonzalez. | Vote: Yes James Aguilar .; Absent Student Board Member .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; No Peter Oshinski .; Yes Diana Prola .; No Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .; Vote:; Yes James Aguilar .; Absent Student Board Member .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Peter Oshinski .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .; Vote:; No James Aguilar .; Absent Student Board Member .; No Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Peter Oshinski .; No Diana Prola .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; No Monique Tate .; Vote:; No James Aguilar .; Absent Student Board Member .; No Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Peter Oshinski .; No Diana Prola .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; No Monique Tate .; Vote:; Yes James Aguilar .; Absent Student Board Member .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; No Peter Oshinski .; Yes Diana Prola .; No Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .

    Outcome

    Motion Passed

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  12. E.2 Swearing-In of Incoming Board Trustee
    Rationale
    After the Board of Education selects a candidate, the Oath of Office will be administered to the newly appointed Board Trustee.
    Minutes
    Upon the Board of Trustees' vote for Liz Toledo to fill the board vacancy, Dr. McLaughlin administered the Oath of Office.

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  13. F ADJOURNMENT
    Rationale
    *Regular Board Meetings shall be adjourned at 10:30 p.m. unless extended to a specific time determined by a majority of the Board. The meeting shall be extended no more than once and may be adjourned to a later date. (Board Bylaw 9323).
    Minutes
    The meeting adjourned at 9:04 pm.

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