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Special Board Meeting - Work Study Session
San Leandro USD
May 14, 2019 5:00PM
San Leandro City Hall Sister Cities Gallery 835 E. 14th Street San Leandro, CA 94577

A. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Minutes:
Meeting was called to order at 5:00pm.
It was noted that Trustee Tate was absent.
A.1. Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes:
President Sheridan led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
A.2. Approval of Agenda
Actions:
Motion
Passed with a motion by Peter Oshinski and a second by Evelyn Gonzalez.
Vote:
Yes James Aguilar.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Peter Oshinski.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Christian Rodriguez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Absent Monique Tate.
B. LEGAL STATEMENT
Quick Summary / Abstract:
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's Administrative Assistant. 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)).
C. PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Minutes:
There were several families and San Leandro residents in the audience regarding Madison Elementary School's principal reassignment. The following people spoke in support of Mr. Grotke:

Alisa Finch - parent

Karen Berumen - 3rd grade student

Juan Escobar - parent

Hao Nguyen - parent

Joseph Chan - 17 year San Leandro resident

The last speaker, Peng Qi, parent, relayed contents of an email sent to Mr. Grotke regarding an experience his student encountered in the classroom several months ago.

D. ADJOURN TO WORK STUDY SESSION
Rationale:


 
Minutes:
Meeting adjourned to the work study session at 5:20.
D.1. Work Study Session with the Superintendent and Board of Trustees to Conduct a Board Governance Study Session
Rationale:

The Board of Trustees and Superintendent will participate in a Board Governance Workshop conducted by Dr. William Chun, Executive Director, Education Leadership Services.


 
Minutes:
Dr. Chun conducted a Governance work study session for the Superintendent and Board of Trustees.

Trustee Tate arrived at 5:45pm.
E. ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS AND COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
F. ADJOURNMENT
Minutes:
Meeting adjourned at 8:16pm.
Actions:
Motion
Passed with a motion by Diana Prola and a second by Peter Oshinski.
Vote:
Yes James Aguilar.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Peter Oshinski.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Christian Rodriguez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Disability Information:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, assistance will be provided to those requiring accommodations for disabilities. If you need special assistance to participate in a Regular Board meeting, please contact the Superintendent's Office at (510) 667-3522 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting.
5/14/2019 5:01:00 PM ( Original )
PresentJames Aguilar
PresentDr. Kevin Collins
PresentEvelyn Gonzalez
PresentDr. Mike McLaughlin
PresentPeter Oshinski
PresentSonal Patel
PresentDiana Prola
PresentChristian Rodriguez
PresentLeo Sheridan
AbsentMonique Tate
PresentDr. John Thompson
5/14/2019 5:40:00 PM
AbsentMonique Tate
5/14/2019 5:45:00 PM
PresentMonique Tate

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