Special Concurrent Meeting of the Education Partnership Committee and the Oakland Unified School District Board of Education

Monday, April 1, 2019 · 5:30 PM AM · City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor

TL;DR

The Oakland City Council and Unified School District met to discuss budget, asset management, and potential tax reform that could generate more funding for local schools. The meeting focused on supporting a state ballot initiative that would reassess commercial property taxes and exploring ways to improve school safety and transportation.

Key Decisions

  • Support for California Schools and Local Communities Funding Act Passed
  • OUSD Budget and Asset Management Review Received and Filed
  • Crossing Guard Staffing and Deployment Report Received and Filed
  • School Pedestrian Safety Update Received and Filed
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Agenda

  1. The Oakland City Council Special Concurrent Meeting of the Education Partnership Commitee and the Oakland Unified School district Board of Education Committee convened at 5:37 pm, with Councilmember Bas presiding as Chairperson.
  2. Roll Call / Call To Order
  3. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
  4. 1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of October 23, 2018
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: Approved as Amended Passed

    A motion was made by Sheng Thao, seconded by Jumoke Hodge, that this matter be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

  5. 2 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made by Dan Kalb, seconded by Sheng Thao, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

  6. 3 Subject: OUSD Budget And Asset Management From: Councilmember Fortunato Bas Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report Briefing From The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) Board Members On The OUSD Budget And Asset Management And Discuss How The City Can Support OUSD
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Filed Passed

    A motion was made by Sheng Thao, seconded by Jody London, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:

  7. 4 Subject: Support For The California Schools And Local Communities Funding Act From: Councilmember Bas Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Supporting The California Schools And Local Communities Funding Act Of 2020, A Proposed Initiative For The November 2020 Ballot That Will Amend The State Constitution To Close A Corporate Tax Loophole By Reassessing Commercial And Industrial Real Property On A One To Three Year Basis Based On A Fair Market Value; (2) Encouraging Other Jurisdictions In The Region To Take Support Positions On The Initiative; And (3) Committing The City Of Oakland To Work In Collaboration With The Oakland Unified School District, Alameda County And State Of California To Maximize Resources For Oakland Public Schools
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Sheng Thao, seconded by Dan Kalb, that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 4/16/2019. The motion carried by the following vote:

  8. 5 Subject: Crossing Guard Staffing And Deployment From: Councilmember McElhaney Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The Oakland Police Department (OPD) Concerning The Crossing Guard And Deployment Process
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Filed Passed

    A motion was made by Loren Taylor, seconded by Jody London, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. 6 Subject: Update On School Pedestrian Safety From: Transportation Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The History And The Future Strategy For The Former “Safe Routes To Schools” Grant And The Present “Active Transportation Program” Grant Programs
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Filed Passed

    A motion was made by Loren Taylor, seconded by Jody London, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. Open Forum (TOTAL TIME AVAILABLE: 15 MINUTES)
  11. Adjournment
  12. In the event of a quorum of the City Council participates on this Committee, the meeting is noticed as a Special Meeting of the City Council; however no final City Council action can be taken.
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