February 22, 2012

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February 22nd - Board Watch Preview

This week's Board of Education meeting agenda is very light and there are no special presentations planned. Here are a few meeting items to note:Recognitions: Tim Bremner, Green Star Outstanding Teacher of the YearMichael Carroway, Jr., Founder of Mickey's Meals... Read More...

February 7, 2012

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Feb. 8th - School Board Preview

This week's OUSD School Board meeting starts on Wednesday at 5:00 at 1025 2nd Ave (click here for the agenda).  Of particular interest is:the petition for conversion to charter school  by Lazear Elementary, which is a currently an OUSD slated for... Read More...

December 16, 2011

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Dec. 14th Board Meeting Summary

On Wednesday, the Board of Education lasted  into the early morning hours.  They dealt with several important issues including attendance boundaries, mutual matching, budget information, approving a new meeting structure, and adopting a new Theory of Action.Additionally, the Board was... Read More...

December 13, 2011

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Dec. 14th Board Meeting Preview

Wednesday's Board of Education meeting (agenda) will be begin at 5 p.m. and will discuss a wide variety of items, including mutual matching, grade level changes, the district's theory of action, attendance boundaries, and current and future budget issues. Supt.'s... Read More...

December 7, 2011

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Dec. 5th Board Meeting Summary - Theory of Action

Monday evening's Board meeting was a study session that focused on the proposed Theory of Action document that will go before the Board at next week's meeting.  The Board focused on the macro-level framework articulated in the bullet points... Read More...

December 5, 2011

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Dec. 5th Board Watch Preview: The Board's Theory of Action

Tomorrow's Board meeting starts at 6:30 and is a study session to discuss the Board's Theory of Action.  See below for the text of the latest draft of the Board's Theory of Action, or click here for a PDF. Click... Read More...

November 30, 2011

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November 28, 2011 Board of Ed Summary

The OUSD School Board held a special meeting Monday night to discuss budget priorities, particularly given the dire news out of Sacramento.  Come January, OUSD could face $8.3 million in funding cuts from the state because of the state's revenue... Read More...

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November 21, 2011 Board of Ed Summary

The OUSD School Board held a special meeting on Monday, November 21, to hear the petitions for seven charter schools.  Two of the petitions, ASCEND and Learning Without Limits, are seeking to convert from OUSD schools to autonomous charter school.... Read More...

November 21, 2011

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November 16 Board of Ed Agenda Summary

Theory of ChangeThe Board discussed the first reading of the "District's Theory of Change."  Director Yee introduced the document, and called it a definition of the District's "essential values." The Theory of Change is, according to Director Yee, a framework... Read More...

November 15, 2011

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November 16 Board of Ed Agenda Preview

This Wednesday's School Board meeting (agenda) will be held in Board Room at the District Offices (1025 2nd Avenue) beginning at 3:30 p.m.  2007-2008 District AuditThe Board will hear a presentation by the State Controller's Office of their audit of... Read More...

October 28, 2011

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Oct 26-Board of Ed. Summary

School ClosuresWith a 5-2 vote, the School Board adopted a resolution that will close five schools as part of OUSD's restructuring plan.  The following schools will be closed at the end of the current academic year: (1) Lakeview, (2) Lazear,... Read More...

October 24, 2011

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Oct 26-Board of Ed. Preview

The OUSD School Board is expected to vote on Superintendent Tony Smith's proposal to close five schools at Wednesday's Board meeting.  The meeting will be held at Oakland Technical High School auditorium, located at 4351 Broadway, at 5 p.m.The proposed... Read More...