The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Prola.

There were no public comments regarding the closed session agenda.

The Board recessed into closed session at 6:00 p.m.

The Board reconvened into open session at 7:25 p.m.

President Prola led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The Board approved the agenda for the Special Board Meeting and Work Session held on April 30, 2013. 

Approve the agenda for the Special Board Meeting and Work Session held on April  30, 2013.

Members of the audience who wish to address the Board are asked to complete the yellow card available at the entrance and submit it to the Board President. Speakers who have completed the card will be called when the item is reached on the agenda or, for non-agenda items, during the Public Testimony. Cards are to be turned in before the item is reached on the agenda. 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)).

There were no public comments on non-agenda items.

The District's attorney, Jonathan Pearl from Dannis Woliver Kelley, facilitated a special work session on the Brown Act.  As part of the workshop,  the Board received information related to the intent of the Brown Act, the law governing deliberations and actions taken by school board members in board meetings such as applicability, legislative body, public rights, agenda requirements and exceptions, closed session procedures including topics, personnel exception, employment contractors, labor negotiations, education code closed sessions, real property transaction, pending and anticipated litigation, and violations.  

Trustee Rosato attended the 9th Annual African American Student Achievement and Excellence Awards on Sunday, April 28.

Trustee L?pez attended the "Taste of San Leandro" fundraising event that supports the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce Leadership San Leandro Program.  She encouraged those who were unable to attend this year to try and go next year.  It was a wonderful evening.  

Trustee James attended "Run for the Schools" Family Fitness Day on April 27.  It was a very nice event.

Trustee Katz-Lacabe commented that "Eat Out for Education" is tomorrow night.  He attended the musical production of "Pajama Game".  Bancroft Middle School Musical Theatre will be presenting "Guys &  Dolls" at the Arts Education Center. 

Trustee Carey attended "Pajama Game" and acknowledged all of the talented students using our wonderful facilities. He reminded everyone that this Friday, May 3, is Drakes' First Friday fundraiser, for United Parents of San Leandro High School. 

Trustee Toro attended the Alameda Labor Council 2013 Unionist of the Year Awards Dinner where he heard California Attorney General Kamala Harris speak.  He also attended "Run for the Schools".

Trustee Prola commented that she attended "Run for the Schools" and the 2013 Unionist of the Year Awards Dinner.  She also had dinner with the Portuguese Council that is sponsored each year by the local Portuguese community.

Following additional suggestions and comments from the Board members, the Board adjourned into closed session at 8:15 p.m.

• Regular Board Meeting - May 7, 2013
• Tentative Board Meeting/Work Session - May 14, 2013 (District Office)
• Regular Board Meeting - May 21, 2013
• Regular Board Meeting - June 4, 2013
• Regular Board Meeting - June 18, 2013
• Special Board Meeting - June 25, 2013 (District Office

• Regular Board Meeting - May 7, 2013
• Tentative Board Meeting/Work Session - May 14, 2013 (District Office)
• Regular Board Meeting - May 21, 2013
• Regular Board Meeting - June 4, 2013
• Regular Board Meeting - June 18, 2013
• Special Board Meeting - June 25, 2013 (District Office)

The Board returned from closed session at 9:10 p.m. President Prola said that the Board had been in closed session where no reportable action was taken. 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.