No changes needed.

Donald appreciated all the teachers who came together for the students at the end of school year. And also the parents for all working together to make things work at a local park. Jan appreciated Krishna and Daniel for doing a wonderful job running a special, unique school. 

Krishna appreciated Jan for her four years of Board service.

Krishna appreciated staff and teachers for completing such a complex and challenging year for educators.

Krishna appreciated the teacher residents and training instructor for being here this evening.

Davis appreciated and thanked both Jan and Christina for their four years of service to the Board and school.

Krishna appreciated Christina for tremendous skills and expertise.

Greg appreciated Christina and Jan for their service to the Board and school.

Stefanie appreciated Daniel, Krishna, and Elise for supporting the residents in training.

Elise chatted her appreciation: I am so grateful to be here for and with a community that SHOWS UP for each other and for the students! And CamishaFatimah agreed.

Davis appreciated the Warriors for winning the championship!

No comments on items not on the agenda.

Krishna shared her Head of School report. Krishna shared upcoming items on the calendar, including August 15th as the First Day of School.

Public Montessori Institute of Oakland is now running the first Oakland Montessori Teacher Residency. Krishna shared pictures from the first few days of training. Teacher Trainer Elise has been training for a decade, and has been impressed by how deep and affirming the training has become in just a few short days. Stefanie shared the training has already felt very special. Learning how to make sure environments are inclusive. CamishaFatimah agreed and shared how she wasn't sure if she was going to join the training, and now how she's fallen deeply in love with Montessori and will be a Lead Teacher in the Fall. Krishna shared how much she wished she could do the training and shared special thanks to Daniel for leading in this work so much. Stefanie shared that they learned on of the Great Stories, the Timeline of Life, earlier today and got to be students themselves and were so impressed with how Elise presented the lesson. CamishaFatimah shared how she's had uncomfortable conversations in the past with Krishna and how they continued to check-in with each other and both kept things honest, and that's how things will continue moving forward. Isa is the new Lead Teacher in Sequoia, and she shared that the training has been going very well so far, and feels good to be doing this with co-workers. Learning clicks more and more into place with each lesson that gets presented by the trainers.

Krishna shared about other summer work, including registration, goal and vision setting for the new year, preparing classroom environments, and planning calendars of PD, community-building and family nights, fundraisers, and more.

Enrollment looks good, but could take a few more TK and 2nd grade. Some additional staffing updates are that we are saying farewell to Teacher Ash and Mr. Bagaasan. In addition to above, Teacher Freedom will be Lead in Juniper.

Greg commented his appreciation for the teachers in summer training and for those who came this evening and shared to the Board about their experience so far.

No other questions or public comments on this item.

Greg shared the committee's report. This year's operating deficit improved since the prior month's forecast. Could improve by an additional $30,000 depending on what the state includes in the new budget law. Projected to end with a fund balance that represents about 27% of current year expenses. Cash dips at the end of the fiscal year, and is projected to increase in July when the state pays schools. The committee discussed the major state budget considerations currently be decided, and reviewed how recent significant sources of one-time monies shift and change into the new fiscal year.

Davis commented that he's excited at how the budget continues to improve in future years.

No other discussion or public comments.

Jan shared the committee's report. Reviewed two school policies that are on the General Consent Report. Discussed the committee's leadership starting in July. Jan shared that we don't have preliminary SBAC data and that we hit the 95% participation requirement. Discussed the Training Center and down the road, what longer term goals and data do we want to have to have measure our success.

Daniel shared that we are on Day 3 of the training center and now have three new Lead Teachers, all of the Global Majority, who have been here and have strong relationships with students. Krishna shared that longer term success goals is required as part of the accreditation process.

No other discussion or public comments.

Kara met today with Krishna to think about engagement for families in the new school year. Kara will support with fundraising and Sita is leading FAC and other family engagement events. Greg asked and Kara shared that goal for FAC elections is September, but might be later on.

No other discussion or public comments.

Greg shared the committee's report, including about the Board Evaluation process, and further Board Assessment follow-up. Discussed member terms and potential officer roles in the new year. Appreciated Christina for her leadership of the committee and discussed that Sarah is willing to accept a nomination to serve as Chair of the committee starting July 1. The committee discussed and reviewed the Family Handbook, Employee Handbook, Board Book, Board Bylaws, and Annual Notices to Families, and updated school clothing policy language from students is incorporated. The committee also reviewed the latest LCAP draft.

Jan asked about teacher feedback on school clothing policy. Krishna shared yes, and there are a few changes in both the Employee and Family Handbook that will be highlight for Staff when they return in August, and we can adjust further as needed then.

No other questions or public comments.

Greg shared that new Trustee was elected recently to the County Board of Education, along with a new County Superintendent. At OUSD, the Board is discussing and is expected to choose from nine finalists a new District 6 director to replace Shanti Gonzales, and the seat is up in November for a new term starting in January. Lastly, OUSD plans to adopt their budget later this month. Current draft still show roughly a $40M deficit.

No other discussion or public comments.

None at this time.

At 6:50pm, Greg announced tonight's two Closed Session items

1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Head of School, and

2. Public Employment - Head of School

There was no public comment before going into Closed Session.

Krishna left Closed Session at 6:53pm.

Krishna returned to Closed Session at 7:17pm.

The Board returned to Open Session at 7:18pm. Greg reported that Davis motioned, and Donald seconded, to approve Krishna's Evaluation for the 2021-2022 school year, and the vote was unanimous.