Special (Virtual) Board Meeting
San Leandro USD
January 13, 2022 1:35PM
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. Closed Session - 1:30 pm Open Session - 1:35 pm

A. CALL TO ORDER - 1:30 P.M. Minutes: The meeting was called to order at 1:30 pm.

B. PUBLIC TESTIMONY - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS Minutes: There was no public testimony on Closed Session items.

C. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION - 1:30 P.M. Minutes: The Board recessed into closed session at 1:30 pm.

C.1. Student Expulsions; EC 35146 and 48918(c)

C.2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation, Title: xxxx; GC 54957

C.3. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Hiring; GC 54957

C.4. Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code Section 54957.6) Employee organizations: SLTA, CSEA, T/T, Unrepresented Groups, Designated Representative: Zarina Zanipatin

C.5. Conference with Legal Counsel Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9: (specify number of potential cases)

C.6. Public Employee Appointment - Title: xxx; Government Code 54957

C.7. Conference with Real Property Negotiator - Property(ies); xxx; Government Code 54956.8

C.8. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - (Specify number of potential cases); Government Code 54956.9

C.9. Liability Claims; Government Code 54956

C.10. Matters Related to Students EC 35146 and 48912

D. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - 1:35 P.M. Minutes: The Board reconvened to Open Session at 1:37 pm.

D.1. Roll Call Minutes: Roll call was taken; all board members were present for this board meeting.

D.2. Report on Closed Session Action Minutes: The Board of Education took the following steps in closed action in accordance with Government Code Section 54957(b): To terminate the employment of one classified employee effective immediately by a 6-0 vote. This item was Moved by Trustee Oshinski and Seconded by Trustee Gonzalez. The Board has directed the superintendent and/or designee to deliver the proper notifications to the affected parties.

D.3. Pledge of Allegiance Minutes: Vice President Aguilar led the board and members of the audience in the pledge of allegiance.

D.4. 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.

D.5. 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.

D.6. Approval of Agenda Actions: Motion Passed with a motion by Peter Oshinski and a second by 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.

E. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS

E.1. General Services

E.1.a. Approval of Timeline and Other Procedural Actions Relating to Provisional Appointment to Fill Board Vacancy Rationale: Pursuant to the direction provided by the Governing Board during its regular meeting on January 11, 2022, the Superintendent will provide a proposed timeline and candidate application relating to the process for filling the Board vacancy for discussion and action.  The Governing Board will also have the opportunity to discuss and provide further direction on the provisional appointment process pursuant to Education Code section 5091 and Board Bylaw 9223.   Minutes: Superintendent Dr. Mike McLaughlin and the board members reviewed and discussed the timeline and application for board vacancy protocols. 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. Yes Diana Prola. Yes Leo Sheridan. Yes Monique Tate.

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 was adjourned at 1:43 pm. Actions: Motion Passed with a motion by Peter Oshinski and a second by Evelyn Gonzalez. Vote: Yes James Aguilar. Absent Student Board Member. Yes Evelyn Gonzalez. Yes Peter Oshinski. Yes Diana Prola. 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.