Reed Union School District Board Meeting Summary

December 12, 2023

The Reed Union School District Board of Trustees convened for its regular meeting on December 12, 2023, addressing the district's first interim budget report and approving multiple service contracts for the 2023-2024 school year. The board also discussed potential litigation in closed session and reorganized leadership positions for 2024.

Closed Session

The board met in closed session at 4:45 p.m. to confer with legal counsel regarding potential litigation, identifying one case with significant exposure to litigation under Government Code 54956.9(d)(2). No other closed session items were addressed, including employee evaluations, labor negotiations, or student discipline matters.

Consent Agenda

The board approved several contracts and administrative items on the consent agenda without extended discussion. Key approvals included master contracts with Kyo Autism Therapy and Compass for the 2023-2024 school year, and an agreement with Resolute Associates, LLC for professional services covering both the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years. The board also approved a personnel report and warrants for payment.

Additionally, trustees gave second reading approval to board policies updated to align with California School Boards Association (CSBA) recommendations, completing the policy revision process begun at a previous meeting.

First Interim Budget Report

A major action item for the evening was the First Interim Budget Report for 2023-2024, which provides taxpayers and community members with a mid-year financial snapshot of district operations. This report, reviewed under Trustee Considerations, allows the board to assess whether the district is on track financially and may require adjustments to spending plans.

Staffing and Organizational Changes

The board considered approval of a job description for a Coordinator of Educational Services position, indicating potential changes to the district's administrative structure. This action item could impact how educational programs are managed and coordinated across Reed Union schools.

Board Reorganization for 2024

Trustees addressed several organizational matters for the upcoming year. They adopted the 2024-2025 regular board meeting calendar, establishing when community members can expect future meetings. The board also held its organizational meeting for 2024, which typically involves selecting board leadership positions such as president and vice president, and assigned board representatives to various district and community organizations for 2024.

Policy Updates

The board conducted a first reading of revised board policies to align with CSBA standards. These policies will return for second reading and potential approval at a future meeting, following standard procedure for policy changes.

Information and Reports

Several informational items were presented without requiring board action. The administrative team provided reports on district operations, while representatives from the PTA and The Foundation for Reed Schools updated trustees on parent and fundraising activities. Individual board members shared information about their activities and community engagement.

Superintendent reported on district matters, and trustees received information about changes to the State School Dashboard format, which is used to track school and district performance on various metrics. The board also received a compliance report on BP 4127 regarding temporary athletic team coaches.

Next Steps

The board identified future items for trustee consideration, setting the agenda for upcoming meetings. Parents and community members interested in the revised board policies will have opportunity to comment before second reading approval at a subsequent meeting. The approved 2024-2025 meeting calendar provides dates for residents to attend future board meetings and participate in public comment periods.

The meeting was held at the district office at 277 A Karen Way in Tiburon, with full agenda materials available for public inspection at the Superintendent's Office.