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.

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

1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Head of School
2. Public Employment - 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.

A discussion and vote on an employment contract for the Head of School position starting July 1, 2024.

This is an action of the Board that can only be held at a Regularly scheduled meeting and in open session.

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
5. Measure G1 presentation

Discussion of the process and development of the Urban Montessori LCAP for 2024-2025 and collection of input from community.

• Proposal for Ongoing Growth and Development

Committee Report. Topics usually cover Head of School support and evaluation, & Board membership, support, and evaluation.

As needed, the Board may also take action to change its officers, as well as committee membership alternates, and leadership. Current and archival information is here.

Reminders:

• Form 700
• Brown Act and Conflict of Interest Training Material
• Governance Committee Overview

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

General Consent Report for March 21, 2024

1. Vote to accept monthly Finance Committee Report Documents: Year-to-date forecast, presentation from Edtec, cashflow, balance sheet
2. Second Interim Report (financial)
3. Board Bylaws [reviewed by Exec & Gov Committee]
4. Board Book [reviewed by Exec & Gov Committee]
5. UMCS Fiscal Management / Control Policy [reviewed by Finance Committee]
6. UMCS English Learner Policy [reviewed by Academic Comittee]
7. UMCS Independent Study Policy [reviewed by Academic Comittee]
8. UMCS Leave of Absence Policy [reviewed by Academic Comittee]
9. Paylocity Contract - Payroll and full HRIS
    

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