Board Shorts

The Board of Trustees took the following actions at their June 3, 2019, regularly scheduled monthly meeting:

• The Board enjoyed a student STEAM presentation by Glorietta 5th grade students.
• The Board honored five retirees for their distinguished service to Orinda Union School District: Connie Boero (OIS Clerk), Tricia Newhart (DR Teacher), Ray Szeliga (OUSD Electrician), Kathy Williams (OUSD Accountant), and Jennifer Woodman (OUSD Director of Student Services).
• The Board approved the Board of Trustees 2019-2020 Regular Meeting Schedule.
• The Board approved the Adoption of the following Updated OUSD Board Policies and Administrative Regulations:
  • BP 5131.2 Bullying and AR 5131.2 Bullying
  • BP 6170.1 Transitional Kindergarten which includes a provision for admitting Transitional Kindergarten Students born outside of the State guidelines (December 3-31 birth dates)

The Board discussed, but took no action on the following items:

• The Board continued discussions regarding proposed BP 5131.8 restrictions on cell phone and other personal electronic devices. The Board will revise the proposed Board Policy and review it again at the June 10, 2019 meeting.
• The Board held a public hearing on and discussed the draft Local Control and Accountability Plan (“LCAP”) for 2019-2020. A public hearing to adopt the proposed LCAP will be held on June 10, 2019.
• The Board held a public hearing on and discussed the draft 2019-2020 Budget. A public hearing to adopt the proposed 2019-2020 Budget will be held on June 10, 2019.

 If you would like information regarding future Board meetings, email Debbie Jamieson at djamieson@orindaschools.org.