This meeting is being audio-recorded.

With input from the board, the Chair may decide, based upon a number of factors, to reorder the action/discussion items to best suit the needs of the meeting. No additional action/discussion items will be added at this time.

Members of the Board and UMCS community may provide appreciations and affirmations during this time. In particular this month we recognize and appreciate Davis Leung's four years of volunteer service to the Board.

Any board member wishing to speak to an issue regarding UMCS that does not pertain to an agenda item may do so at this time. No further discussion or action will take place following each board member’s comments.

PRESENTATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS – Any person wishing to speak to any item not on the agenda will be granted three minutes to make a presentation. Speakers requiring translation shall have double time. Comments should refer to matters within the jurisdiction of this committee.

“What if [we] listened to others so deeply that they felt loved, accepted, and safe in [our] presence, no matter what they had to say?” -- Steve Shapiro, Author

The Head of School and their designees will present topics of interest to the Board and the general public.

Report topics this meeting may include:

1. Recent and upcoming events
2. Professional Development
3. Staffing Update
4. Enrollment and Application Updates
5. LCAP updates

Discussion on the 2023-2024 School Calendar. If ready, the Board may vote on the full calendar, or perhaps only First/Last Days of School for students.

Most recent year-to-date financial report through January 31, 2023 is available here attached to the agenda or in the "Other files" section of this meeting.

Discuss and vote on contract with Edgility Consulting for full and comprehensive compensation review, plan creation, and implementation support.

Draft committee metrics aligned to ABAR Goal

Reviewing Board Job Description

Regular reminders:

• Form 700
• Board member recruitment
• Board Clearance process

As needed, the Board may take action to change its officers, as well as committee membership and leadership.

Current and archival information is here.

What were take aways or reactions?

How do you think these agreements could support moving away from this culture?

What implications could this have for our work as a board?

Updates and current events related to Oakland USD, Alameda County Office of Education, and California, and potential implications for UMCS.

Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators

General Consent Report for February 23, 2023

1. UMCS School Safety Plan
2. UMCS Safe Return to In-Person Instruction (required six month review)
3. Contract with Public Montessori in Action for 2023-2024 school year

[items may be linked directly here in the agenda or under "Other files" of this meeting on BoardOnTrack.]

1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Head of School

"Closed Session" is always agendized ahead of time as a "Discuss" item. If any votes are taken during any Closed Session, those are reported out publicly upon return to Open Session.

"Return to Open Session" is always agendized ahead of time as a "Vote" item. It is not meant to indicate the the Board shall take an action at this time. If any votes are taken during any Closed Session, those are reported out publicly at this time on the agenda.