Regular Board Meeting Minutes

January 13, 2022, 3:30-5:30 PM

Minutes Approved

Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy

Minutes

Regular Board Meeting

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Thursday January 13, 2022 at 3:30 PM

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MODIFIED MEETING PROCEDURES DURING COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) PANDEMIC: As per Executive Order N-29-20 from Governor Newsom, Oakland Military Institute’s Board Meetings will move to a virtual/teleconferencing environment using Zoom. The purpose of the Governor’s executive order is to control the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and to reduce and minimize the risk of infection by “limiting attendance at public assemblies, conferences, or other mass events.” The intent is not to limit public participation, but rather to protect public health by following the Governor’s Stay at Home executive order and the Alameda County’s Shelter in Place order.

Directors Present

D. Clisham (remote), J. Breckenridge (remote), J. Brown (remote), J. Gabrielli (remote), J. Wire (remote), M. Baldwin (remote)

Directors Absent

G. Hendrie

Guests Present

26 Participants joined via Zoom (remote), K. Briseno, K. Wong, M. Dodson, V. Salazar

I. Opening Items

A. Roll Call

B. Call the Meeting to Order

J. Brown called a meeting of the board of directors of Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy to order on Thursday Jan 13, 2022 at 3:36 PM.

C. Public Comment

Ms. Cindy Murphy raised her virtual hand to participate in public comment. She was disconnected from the Zoom call. She was notified she could share her comment to the board via email.

D. Ordering of the Agenda

J. Wire made a motion to adopt the ordering of the agenda.

J. Gabrielli seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
J. Brown	Aye
J. Wire	Aye
J. Gabrielli	Aye
M. Baldwin	Aye
J. Breckenridge	Aye
D. Clisham	Aye
G. Hendrie	Absent

II. Approval of Consent Items

A. Minutes of December 09, 2021 Regular Meeting

J. Breckenridge made a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Board Meeting held on December 09, 2021.

D. Clisham seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
M. Baldwin	Aye
J. Breckenridge	Aye
D. Clisham	Aye
J. Wire	Aye
J. Brown	Aye
G. Hendrie	Absent
J. Gabrielli	Aye

B. OMI Bank Account Activity (December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021)

J. Breckenridge made a motion to approve the bank account activity from December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021.

D. Clisham seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
J. Gabrielli	Aye
D. Clisham	Aye
M. Baldwin	Aye
G. Hendrie	Absent
J. Brown	Aye
J. Breckenridge	Aye
J. Wire	Aye

C. Personnel Report

J. Breckenridge made a motion to approve all personnel changes.

D. Clisham seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
M. Baldwin	Aye
J. Wire	Aye
J. Gabrielli	Aye
J. Brown	Aye
J. Breckenridge	Aye
D. Clisham	Aye
G. Hendrie	Absent

III. Superintendent's Update

A. Superintendent Dr. Dodson provided an update on the following:

Dr. Dodson shared some of the challenges OMI has faced after winter break. Both staff and students were affected by the new omicron variant. OMI is making sure to follow all safety protocols and thanked the staff who stepped up to help with classroom coverage. OMI received 630 self test kits for students.

Dr. Dodson attended a charter leader's meeting and learned there is a petition for OUSD's Student Vaccine Mandate to be pushed back until August. The original deadline is January 31, 2021. He will provide the board an update at the next board meeting.

Dr. Dodson and the board held an extensive conversation regarding the recruitment efforts and strategies for the 2022-23 school year.

New Laws: In efforts to support in person learning schools now have the flexibility to hire short term teachers, that are not fully credentialed.

IV. Information/Discussion Items

A. Cashflow Update

LTC Vincent Salazar presented the updated cashflow report.

B. Special Education Budget Review

At the last board meeting, held on December 09, 2021, the Board requested more information on the revenue and unrestricted funds for the special education program. This presentation helped clarify the questions the board had and explain where the funds come from.

C. Student/Parent Handbook

The board and staff held an extensive conversation about the revised Cadet/Parent Handbook. They requested families receive a more simplified version to ensure they understand the expectations of the cadets. All families are required to sign an acknowledgment at registration/ orientation.

V. Action Items

A. Approve Resolution on Authorizing Use of Remote Teleconferencing Provisions (AB 361)

J. Wire made a motion to approve the Resolution on Authorizing Use of Remote Teleconferencing Provisions.

J. Breckenridge seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
D. Clisham	Aye
M. Baldwin	Aye
J. Breckenridge	Aye
G. Hendrie	Absent
J. Brown	Aye
J. Gabrielli	Aye
J. Wire	Aye

VI. Adjourn to Closed Session

A. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2 a. Superintendent’s Evaluation

The OMI Board of Directors adjourned to Closed Session at 5:10 PM

B. Announcement of Actions Taken in Closed Session

The OMI Board of Directors reconvened from Closed Session at 5:56 PM

No action was required.

VII. Closing Items

A. Adjourn Meeting

J. Wire made a motion to adjourn the meeting.

J. Breckenridge seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
M. Baldwin	Aye
J. Breckenridge	Aye
J. Brown	Aye
G. Hendrie	Absent
J. Wire	Aye
D. Clisham	Aye
J. Gabrielli	Aye

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:58 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

J. Brown