Board of Education on 2026-02-27 6:00 PM - Special Meeting 4728 Edgewood Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602 - Feb 27, 2026 (Agenda)

Friday, February 27, 2026 6:00 PM Oakland Unified School District Board of Education 1011 Union Street, #940 Oakland, CA 94607-2236 (510) 879-1940 510 627-9440 eFax 711 TTY/TDD boe@ousd.org E-Mail http://www.ousd.org Committee Room, KDOL TV Studio, B-237, Met West High School Entrance, 314 East 10th Street, Oakland, CA 94606-2291, Internet - Zoom & Granicus; Broadcasted - KDOL-TV (Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99) Board of Education President Jennifer Brouhard Vice President Valarie Bachelor Directors: Rachel Latta, VanCedric Williams, Mike Hutchinson, Patrice Berry, Clifford Thompson Student Directors: Maximus Simmons, Marianna Smith Staff: Denise Gail Saddler, Ed.D., Interim Superintendent & Secretary Meeting Agenda Long - Final Special Meeting 4728 Edgewood Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602 ACCESSIBILITY OF AGENDA AND AGENDA MATERIALS Agenda and agenda materials are accessible at http://www.ousd.org or from any computer terminal in the Offices of the Board of Education and Superintendent, 1011 Union Street, Oakland, CA 04607-2236 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE AND LANGUAGE SERVICES Individuals requiring interpretation or translation services or a reasonable accommodation to participate in meetings should notify the Office of the Board of Education seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting at either (510) 879-1940 (VM); or boe@ousd.org (E-Mail); or 711 (eTTY/TDD); or (510) 627-9440 (eFax). eComment (Select Language, Click, Download) Agenda (Download) Granicus Live Video Accessible Agenda (Select Language, Click, Download) Zoom Live Video

February 27, 2026Board of Education Meeting Agenda Long - Final ON-LINE SPEAKER CARD REGISTRATION Public Comment, at the meeting, will be taken individually on Agenda Items indicated by microphone icon. You may register to speak in advance on the Agenda Item whether attending the meeting by teleconference, e.g., Granicus, Zoom, or in person. On line Speaker Card Registration (Sign In To Speak) opens at minimum 72 hours in advance for a Regular Meeting or at minimum 24 hours in advance for a Special Meeting. Use the eComment Link to Sign In (Register) to Speak up to one hour before the beginning of the meeting. Manual (Paper) Speaker Cards also will be available at the meeting for completion. Sign In to Speak, on an eligible Agenda Item, as a matter of equity, is first registered, first called, in order of Registration whether participation is in person or virtually, e.g. Zoom, or by audio, e.g., telephone. For advanced pre-meeting Registration, You must establish a one time OUSD eComment - Sign In (Register) To Speak Account providing your First Name and Last Name and your email address. Your First Name and Last Name, as Registered, must also show as the Participant or Profile Name on a teleconference system (i.e., Granicus, Zoom, webex, other). You will be requested to Register the first time you use eComment - Sign In To Speak. The Sign In To Speak System, after the one time registration, will remember you by first name and last name associated with your email address (profile), making it easier for you to electronically Register or Sign In to Speak on an Agenda Item at a future OUSD legislative meeting, e.g., Board, committee, commission. Page 2Oakland Unified School District Published on 2/26/2026 7:10 AM

February 27, 2026Board of Education Meeting Agenda Long - Final Early pre-meeting Sign In To Speak (Registration) is urged for all - whether you plan to attend meeting in person or view meeting via teleconference or listen to the meeting by telephone. Names will be called in Sign In To Speak order received. Page 3Oakland Unified School District Published on 2/26/2026 7:10 AM

February 27, 2026Board of Education Meeting Agenda Long - Final NOTICE - MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC/MEDIA MAY ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN-PERSON OR VIRTUALLY Members of the Pubic and/or the Media may attend and participate in the Board meeting in-person in The Great Room, La Escuelita Education Center, 1050 2nd Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606-2291 (entrance located at or near 286 East 10th St.) or other noticed location or virtually as described herein. The following information is for those members of the media and public interested in viewing or listening to the Board meeting virtually. • Zoom: To view by Zoom, please click https://ousd.zoom.us/j/89138853504 at or after the Noticed meeting time. Instructions on how to join a meeting by video conference are available at: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193 -Joining-a-Meeting. • Phone: To listen by phone (via Zoom), please do the following at or after the Noticed meeting time: call (669) 900-9128, then enter Webinar ID 891 3885 3504, then press “#”. If asked for a participant id or code, press #. Instructions on how to join a meeting by phone are available at: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362663 - Joining-a-meeting-by-phone. • To view the Board meeting from the District’s Home Page - Upcoming Events & Live Meeting Video, please select the meeting name and click on the “In Progress” link under Video or go to the Legislative Information Center (under Board of Education on Home Page)>Calendar Tab>Calendar>Today>Board of Education>”In Progress” link under Video. Public comment in-person is permitted within the times allotted for public comment on the Agenda. Virtual comment will also be permitted within the times allotted for Page 4Oakland Unified School District Published on 2/26/2026 7:10 AM

February 27, 2026Board of Education Meeting Agenda Long - Final public comment on the Agenda in the following two ways: Page 5Oakland Unified School District Published on 2/26/2026 7:10 AM

February 27, 2026Board of Education Meeting Agenda Long - Final NOTICE - MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC/MEDIA MAY ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN-PERSON OR VIRTUALLY (CONTINUED) • To comment virtually by Zoom, if you have made a pre-meeting Request to Speak, when your name is called, click the “Raise Your Hand” button. You will be unmuted and allowed to make public comment. After the allotted time,you will then be re-muted. Instructions on how to “Raise Your Hand” is available at:: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/205566129 -RaiseHand-In-Webinar. • To comment by phone (via Zoom), if you have made a pre-meeting Request to Speak, when your name is called, press “*9” to “Raise Your Hand." You will be unmuted and allowed to make public comment. You will then be remuted. Instructions of how to raise your hand by phone are available at: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362663-Joinin g-a-meeting-by-phone. In addition, members of the public may submit written comments for a posted Board of Education Meeting Agenda Item, before a meeting or while a meeting is “In Progress,” from the District’s Home Page - Upcoming Events & Live Meeting Video by selecting Board of Education Agenda “eComment” or from the Legislative Information Center, as follows: • If before Sunday, click Calendar Tab>Next Week>Board of Education>eComment • If Sunday or thereafter up thru day before Meeting, click Calendar Tab>This Week>Board of Education>eComment • If day of Meeting, click Calendar Tab>Today>Board of Education>eComment Or “eComment” in bold on the cover page of the Agenda. Page 6Oakland Unified School District Published on 2/26/2026 7:10 AM

February 27, 2026Board of Education Meeting Agenda Long - Final Written comments made on an eligible Agenda item, upon clicking of the Submit Button, are immediately sent via email to all members of the Board and key staff , i.e., the Board's staff, the Superintendent and her Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Each eComment is a Public Record. Page 7Oakland Unified School District Published on 2/26/2026 7:10 AM

February 27, 2026Board of Education Meeting Agenda Long - Final BOARD OF EDUCATION PROTOCOLS The purpose of these protocols is to provide a basic set of professional standards by which the Board and the Superintendent are to function as a team. There is no intention to abridge the rights and obligations of Board Members to oversee the operation of the organization, nor to interfere with the Superintendent with her role as the Superintendent of OUSD. General 1. Every action by a Board Member should be directed toward improving the educational program for students. 2. Every Board Member will exhibit behavior that is honorable, honest, and dedicated to the success of the students and staff of the district. 3. Each Board Member is to be treated with dignity and respect. 4. Board Member Commitment will include: − Participate fully in the discussion of issues − Listen respectfully to all views and opinions − Respect each individual’s opinion − Accept the majority action of the Board Board Members 5. An individual Board Member will not use the media as a personal forum, unless it is clearly indicated that the opinion is personal and not representative of the Board majority position. 6. Each Board Member will make every effort to attend all Board meetings in person; and to start and end on time. 7. Board Members will ensure opportunities for each to comment. Superintendent Page 8Oakland Unified School District Published on 2/26/2026 7:10 AM

February 27, 2026Board of Education Meeting Agenda Long - Final 8. Staff is the responsibility of the Superintendent who will bring recommendations to the Board for action. 9. Questions regarding Board agenda items are to be communicated to the Superintendent prior to the Board meeting and the Superintendent will respond in a timely manner. 10. The Superintendent is to communicate all significant administrative actions to the Board. 11. Legal and personnel matters will be confidential. MEETING RULES OF ENGAGEMENT * Up to Three (3) minute speaking limit for Board Members * No mingling with the audience * Address comments to other Board Members * Focus on agenda items * Don't repeat what's been said * Always be respectful * No interruptions * Enforce norms * Model desired behavior Page 9Oakland Unified School District Published on 2/26/2026 7:10 AM

February 27, 2026Board of Education Meeting Agenda Long - Final MEETING PROCEDURES All Board meetings shall begin on time and shall be guided by an Agenda prepared in accordance with Board bylaws and posted and distributed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (open meeting requirements) and other applicable laws. (cf. 9322 - Agenda/Meeting Materials) The President shall conduct Board meetings in accordance with law, Board Bylaws, and its parliamentary authority which shall enable the Board to efficiently consider issues and carry out the will of the majority. (cf. 9121 - President) The Board believes that late night meetings deter public participation, can affect the Board's decision-making ability, and can be a burden to staff. Regular Board meetings shall be adjourned not later than 11:00 p.m. unless the Board agrees to extend the meeting, which may only be done once by 45 minutes. (cf. 9320 - Meetings and Notices) A. Call To Order - 6:00 P.M. B. Roll Call C. President's Statement Disclosing Item(s) To Be Discussed In Closed Session The items are listed pursuant to law. Page 10Oakland Unified School District Published on 2/26/2026 7:10 AM

February 27, 2026Board of Education Meeting Agenda Long - Final C1. Public Comment on Closed Session Items This section for 10 minutes provides an opportunity for members of the Public to address the Board on any Closed Session Item on the Agenda prior to the Board's recess to Closed Session for possible consideration of such Item. C1.-1 26-0467 Public Comment on Closed Session Item - February 27, 2026 Public Comment on Closed Session Item - February 27, 2026. D. Recess to Closed Session Closed Session Item(s): Labor Matter(s) D.-1 25-1864 Conference With Labor Negotiators United Administrators of Oakland Schools (UAOS), Service Employees International Union - Local 1021 (SEIU), Oakland Education Association (OEA), Oakland Child Development Paraprofessional Association (OCDPA), American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees-Local 257 (AFSCME), Brotherhood of Teamsters, Auto Truck Drivers-Local 70 of Alameda County, Brotherhood of Teamsters, Warehouse, Mail Order, Retail Employees- Local 853 of Alameda County, American Federation of Teachers/CFT-Local 771 (AFT), Building and Construction Trades Council of Alameda County, California School Employees Association (CSEA). Principal District Representative(s): Jenine Lindsey, General Counsel Legal Matter(s) Page 11Oakland Unified School District Published on 2/26/2026 7:10 AM

February 27, 2026Board of Education Meeting Agenda Long - Final 25-0613 Conference With Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation C.W. v. Oakland Unified School District, Alameda County Superior Court, Case No. 22CV012244 25-2710 Conference With Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Child Evangelism Fellowship NorCal, Inc. v. Oakland Unified School District, et al United States District Court of the Northern District of California, Case No. 3:24-cv-08945-SK Pupil Matter(s) D.-2 26-0297 Expulsion - Student MM Expulsion - Student MM. D.-3 26-0364 Expulsion - Student NN Expulsion - Student NN. D.-4 26-0397 Expulsion - Student OO Expulsion - Student OO. D.-5 26-0398 Expulsion - Student PP Expulsion - Student PP. D.-6 26-0399 Expulsion - Student QQ Expulsion - Student QQ. E. Reconvene to Public Session F. Second Roll Call Page 12Oakland Unified School District Published on 2/26/2026 7:10 AM

February 27, 2026Board of Education Meeting Agenda Long - Final G. President's Statement of Reportable Action Taken In Closed Session and the Vote or Abstention of Members Present, If Any H. Adoption of the Pupil Discipline Consent Report This section is required by state law. For each individual pupil case from Closed Session, the Board determines whether to expel, grant a suspended expulsion, revoke a suspended expulsion order, reinstate, readmit, admit a pupil, or take other appropriate disciplinary action. Other than what is printed in the public agenda, all information regarding an individual pupil case cannot be disclosed pursuant to federal and state law. There shall be public comments on this section, which shall not exceed 10 minutes. H.-1 26-0297 Expulsion - Student MM Expulsion - Student MM. H.-2 26-0364 Expulsion - Student NN Expulsion - Student NN. H.-3 26-0397 Expulsion - Student OO Expulsion - Student OO. H.-4 26-0398 Expulsion - Student PP Expulsion - Student PP. H.-5 26-0399 Expulsion - Student QQ Expulsion - Student QQ. I. Adjournment Page 13Oakland Unified School District Published on 2/26/2026 7:10 AM