Reed Union School District Board Meeting Summary

September 19, 2023

The Reed Union School District Board of Trustees held its regular meeting on September 19, 2023, addressing key financial reports, student assessment results, and educational materials for the school year. The board also met in closed session to discuss potential litigation before convening for public business at 6:00 PM.

Closed Session

The board convened at 4:45 PM for closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding potential litigation, with one case under consideration. This discussion occurred before the public portion of the meeting.

Consent Agenda

The board approved routine administrative items through its consent agenda, including personnel reports, warrants (financial disbursements), and second reading approval of board policies updated to align with California School Boards Association (CSBA) recommendations. These items passed without being pulled for separate discussion.

Student Assessment Results

A significant information item on the agenda was the review of California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) test results for the 2022-2023 school year. This annual review provides parents and community members with data on how Reed Union students performed on state-mandated standardized tests in English language arts and mathematics.

Financial Report

The board considered approval of the 2023-2024 unaudited financial report, a key document for taxpayers showing the district's preliminary financial position for the current fiscal year. This report provides an early snapshot of revenues, expenditures, and the district's overall fiscal health before the formal audit is completed.

Textbooks and Instructional Materials

In accordance with state law, the board held a public hearing on the sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials for the 2023-2024 school year. This hearing allows community members to comment on whether students have adequate instructional materials. Following the hearing, the board was scheduled to adopt Resolution No. 02-2023/2024, formally certifying that each student has sufficient textbooks and instructional materials in all subject areas.

Gann Limit Resolution

The board considered adoption of Resolution No. 03-2023/2024 regarding the Gann Limit, which is a constitutional provision that restricts how much tax revenue school districts can spend each year. This annual resolution is a required procedural item for California school districts.

Policy Updates

Trustees reviewed revised board policies in first reading to align with CSBA standards. Unlike the consent agenda policies that received final approval, these policies will return for second reading and final approval at a future meeting.

Community Reports

The agenda included information presentations from several groups. The Marin County School Boards Association was scheduled to present to the board. Administrative team members provided updates on their respective areas. Representatives from the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and The Foundation for Reed Schools, the district's fundraising organization, reported on their activities. Individual board members and Superintendent also provided updates.

Previous Meeting Minutes

The board approved minutes from two previous meetings: the August 16, 2023 special meeting and the August 22, 2023 regular meeting.

Future Planning

The agenda included time for trustees to discuss future items for consideration, allowing board members to identify topics they wish to address at upcoming meetings.

All meeting materials referenced in the agenda were available for public inspection at the Superintendent's Office at 277 A Karen Way in Tiburon, as well as electronically through the district's board management system. The meeting followed standard protocols including the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and opportunities for public comment on both closed session and general items.