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.

• Welcome Discomfort - give it space and let it land in a place of growth
• Learn from silence - listen with intent; Step up AND Step back
• Mistakes are for learning!
• Be Curious - without judgment
• Expect and Accept Non-Closure - keep making steps forward
• Recognize your impact - assume positive intent AND be open to your
  impact varying from your intent
• Be Vulnerable and courageous!
• Know that it is Possible!
• Compassionate feedback
• Build Relationships

What do each of these agreements look and sound like in our meetings?

Members of the Board and UMCS community may provide appreciations and affirmations during this time.

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. Ongoing Professional Development and Staff Support
3. Student and Staff Attendance
4. Staffing and Enrollment Updates

Discussion of organizing dinners at Board Meetings.

Discussion of Effective School Board Framework and "About the Framework".

Discussion of how and when each committee's work comes to the full board.

Committee report may also include updates on:

• Upcoming Board trainings
• Head of School Evaluation process
• Board member recruitment (short Board member job description)

Reminders:

• Form 700 and related Feb 2023 Training Materials

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

Current and archival information is here.

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

Discussion and vote on LunchMasters 2023-2024 renewal contract.

General Consent Report for August 24, 2023

1. UMCS Family Handbook [update]
2. UMCS Employee Handbook [update]
3. UMCS Plan for Safe Return to In-Person and Continuity of Services [update]
4. 2023–24 Application for Funding

[items may be linked or attached directly here in the agenda, or on BoardOnTrack under this date's Meeting and then "Documents."]

Are there any reflections on how those present at this meeting observed (or not) our Community Agreements?

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.