Oakland Unified School District public meetings in 2020
18 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Session Governing Board Meeting
The Orland Unified School District Governing Board will hold its annual organizational meeting, elect officers, and consider several action items. Key decisions include approving the 2020-2021 First Interim Budget Report, a resolution for E-Rate data circuits, and discussing school reopening for January. The meeting will be held via Zoom due to public health guidance.
- Approval of 2020-2021 First Interim Budget Report and Resolution #08-20/21 Budget Transfer
- Resolution #09-20/21 authorizing competitive negotiation for E-Rate Priority One Data Circuits
- Discussion on school reopening in January
- Approval of MOUs between OUSD and OTA and CSEA
- Annual organizational items: election of Board President and Clerk
Regular Session Governing Board Meeting
The Orland Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting, largely conducted by teleconference due to public health guidance. The board will consider consent items including vendor warrants, a revised job description, a youth suicide prevention policy, and several memoranda of understanding with employee groups and other agencies. Discussion items include approving a temporary salary schedule for certificated substitutes and reviewing a draft governance handbook. The meeting also includes closed-session items on labor negotiations, real property, and a superintendent evaluation.
- Approve vendor warrants and classified/certificated salaries
- Approve revised Youth Suicide Prevention Policy
- Approve MOUs between OUSD and OTA (Orland Teachers Association)
- Approve agreement with UC Davis for Gear Up Grant
- Approve temporary salary schedule for certificated substitutes
Special Session Governing Board Meeting
The Orland Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special session to discuss and potentially act on two main items: a resolution to establish Fund 19 and a discussion on reopening schools in the Red Tier. The meeting also includes closed session labor negotiations with employee organizations. Public participation is available via Zoom due to health guidance.
- Resolution #07-20/21 authorizing establishment of Fund 19
- Discussion on reopening schools in Red Tier
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators (Orland Teachers Association, CSEA Orland Chapter 456)
Regular Session Governing Board Meeting
The Orland Unified School District Governing Board will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to increase school facilities fees on new development, as allowed by state law. The board will also vote on the 2019-2020 unaudited actuals, budget revisions, and the Gann spending limit. Several memoranda of understanding with employee unions and the Glenn County Office of Education are on the consent agenda.
- Public hearing and resolution to increase school facilities fees (developer fees)
- Approval of 2019-2020 unaudited actuals
- Resolution #05-20/21 for 2019-2020 budget revisions
- Resolution #06-20/21 adopting the Gann limit
- Approval of MOUs with OTA, CSEA Chapter 456, and Glenn County for after-school program
Special Session Governing Board Meeting
The Orland Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special telephonic meeting to discuss and take action on the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan, a required document outlining how the district will provide instruction and support during the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom, with public comments accepted by email.
- Adoption of the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (action item)
Regular Session Governing Board Meeting
The Orland Unified School District Governing Board will hold public hearings on the 2020-2021 Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan and on textbook availability, and will vote on several resolutions and agreements. The meeting is held by teleconference due to public health guidance. The agenda includes consent items, discussion/action items, and informational reports.
- Public hearing on 2020-2021 Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan
- Resolution #02-20/21: public hearing on textbook availability
- Approve tentative agreement with OTA and CSEA Chapter 456
- Approve 2020-2021 Instructional Material List
- District waiver requests for Mill Street, Fairview, and CK Price schools
Regular Session Governing Board Meeting
The Orland Unified School District Governing Board will meet by teleconference to take action on consent items including vendor warrants, salary reports, and several memoranda of understanding with Concordia University Irvine, the Orland Teachers Association, and CSEA Chapter 456. The board will also discuss and vote on the Consolidated Application, the 2020-2021 milk bid award, and a tentative agreement with CSEA. Public comments must be emailed by 3:00 pm on August 19th.
- Approve MOU with Concordia University Irvine
- Approve MOUs with OTA and CSEA Chapter 456
- Approve tentative agreement with CSEA Chapter 456
- Approve 2020-2021 milk bid award
- Recognize retirees (7 staff, 9-41 years of service)
Special Session Governing Board Meeting
The Orland Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to consider approving the revised 2020-2021 budget and a budget transfer resolution, as well as adopting the Education Protection Account (EPA) spending plan. The meeting will be held telephonically due to public health guidance, with public comments accepted via email. The board will also enter closed session to discuss labor negotiations with employee organizations.
- Approval of 2020-2021 Revised Budget Report and Resolution #01-20/21 (Budget Transfer Resolution)
- Adoption of Education Protection Account (EPA) spending plan
- Closed session: conference with labor negotiators regarding Orland Teachers Association and CSEA Chapter 456
- Meeting held via Zoom due to Glenn County Public Health Guidance
- Public comments due by 3:00 pm on August 13th via email
Special Session Governing Board Meeting
The Orland Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special session to discuss and take action on school reopening and district operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom due to state emergency orders. Public comments can be submitted by email before the meeting.
- Discussion/action item on school reopening and district operations
- Public comment via email by 12:00pm on Monday
- Remote meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19
Regular Session Governing Board Meeting
The Orland Unified School District Governing Board will hold a public hearing and adopt the 2020-2021 preliminary budget, along with resolutions on fiscal solvency and temporary borrowing. The board will also consider a COVID-19 recovery plan, a student-parent Chromebook agreement, and several memoranda of understanding with labor unions. Consent items include approval of school plans, English learner and dual immersion master plans, and a retirement incentive MOU.
- Public hearing and adoption of 2020-2021 preliminary budget
- Resolution #24-19/20 regarding fiscal solvency
- Resolution #27-19/20 to lay off classified employee services
- MOU with CSEA for COVID-19 and with OTA for retirement incentive
- Approval of COVID-19 recovery plan and Chromebook agreement
Special Session Governing Board Meeting
The Orland Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special session that is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a closed-session conference with labor negotiators regarding employee organizations. The board will also take public comment on closed-session items and announce any actions taken in closed session during open session.
- Closed session under Government Code Section 54957.6 for labor negotiations with Orland Teachers Association and CSEA Orland Chapter 456
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person, 20 minutes total
- Meeting held at Orland Unified School District Office, 903 South Street, Orland, CA
Regular Session Governing Board Meeting
The Orland Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting via teleconference due to COVID-19. The board will vote on several resolutions related to the pandemic, including grading during school closures, designating public works as essential, and a FEMA resolution. It will also consider COVID-19 memorandums of understanding with teacher and classified employee unions, and approve after-school program job descriptions and salary schedules. The meeting includes closed session for labor negotiations and public employee matters.
- Resolution #20-19/20 on grading during emergency school closures
- COVID-19 MOUs between OUSD and OTA and CSEA
- Resolution #18-19/20 designating applicant's agent for FEMA
- Approve after-school program manager and site coordinator job descriptions
- First reading of board policies on working remotely and distance learning
Revised Special Session Governing Board Meeting
The Orland Unified School District Governing Board held a special session via teleconference on March 26, 2020, in response to the state of emergency declared due to COVID-19. The board voted to approve the 2019-2020 Second Interim Budget Report and a budget transfer resolution. They also approved contracts for audit services and gym floor refinishing, as well as the appointment of Joy Padden as Alternative Ed Principal.
- Approval of 2019-2020 Second Interim Budget Report and Resolution #17-19/20 Budget Transfer
- Contract approval for Christy White CPA Audit Services (20-016)
- Contract approval for Hanes Floor Inc. to refinish gym floors (20-017)
- Approval of Joy Padden as Alternative Ed Principal
- Approval of Consolidated Application (Winter 2020 Submission)
Postponed - Special Session Governing Board Meeting
This March 20, 2020 special session of the Orland Unified School District Governing Board was postponed. The posted agenda includes closed-session labor negotiations, approval of the 2019-2020 Second Interim Budget Report and a budget transfer resolution, approval of a consolidated application, and appointment of Joy Padden as Alternative Ed Principal. The meeting was scheduled to open to the public at 10:00 a.m. at the district office, with closed session to follow.
- Closed session for labor negotiations with OTA, CSEA Orland Chapter 456, and unrepresented employees (Gov. Code 54957.6)
- Approval of 2019-2020 Second Interim Budget Report and Resolution #16-19/20 - Budget Transfer Resolution
- Approve Consolidated Application (Winter 2020 submission)
- Approve Joy Padden as Alternative Ed Principal
- Next regular board meetings scheduled for April 23 and May 21, 2020
Emergency Session Governing Board Meeting
The Orland Unified School District Governing Board held an emergency session on March 16, 2020, to address the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The board authorized staff to take necessary actions to prepare for and respond to the virus, including the potential closure of schools for public health and safety. The agenda consisted primarily of procedural items and a single resolution regarding the pandemic response.
- Resolution #16-19/20 authorizing staff to take actions to prepare and respond to COVID-19
- Authorization to close schools in the interest of public health and safety
Regular Session Governing Board Meeting
The Orland Unified School District Governing Board met on February 13, 2020, to review consent items including contracts and safe school plans. The most significant action item involves a resolution to reduce or lay off unrepresented classified employee services for the upcoming 2020-21 school year. The board also discussed transferring the SPARK program from GCOE to OUSD and approving out-of-state conference attendance.
- Resolution to reduce/lay off unrepresented classified employee services for 2020-21
- Approval of SPARK Program transfer from GCOE to OUSD
- Contract with Katie Brackenridge for SEL Support (Feb 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020)
- Student Teaching Agreement with San Diego State University
- Clinical Psychology Intern Agreement with Alliant International University
Board Workshop Session
The Orland Unified School District Board is holding a workshop session, open to the public, to discuss the budget. The agenda includes a call to order, a budget workshop presented by Superintendent Ken Geisick, and adjournment. No specific budget details or decisions are listed.
- Workshop: Budget (presented by Superintendent Ken Geisick)
Regular Session Governing Board Meeting
The Orland Unified School District Governing Board will review consent items including the December 2019 minutes, vendor warrants, and school accountability report cards. The board is scheduled to ratify agreements with the Tri Counties School Insurance Group and approve updated district-wide policies on bullying prevention, harassment, and conflict resolution. Additionally, the board will receive the 2018-2019 audit report and discuss state priorities 5-8.
- Ratification of Tri Counties School Insurance Group (TCSIG) agreements
- Approval of OUSD Bullying Prevention/Harassment & Conflict Resolution Policies and Action Plan
- Receipt of 2018-2019 Audit Report
- First Reading of Updated Board Policies and Administrative Regulations
- Approval of School Accountability Report Cards (SARC) for all district schools