Reed Union School District Board Meeting Summary

September 10, 2024

The Reed Union School District Board of Trustees met on September 10, 2024, for its regular meeting, addressing topics ranging from student test scores to budget reports and instructional materials. The board also held closed session discussions on potential litigation and real property negotiations involving multiple district parcels.

Closed Session Discussions

The board convened in closed session at 4:30 PM to discuss potential litigation exposure in one case and to confer with the district's real property negotiator regarding several parcels identified by Assessor's Parcel Numbers. These confidential discussions preceded the public portion of the meeting, which began at 6:00 PM.

Routine Business and Consent Agenda

The board approved minutes from the August 20, 2024 regular meeting and processed routine consent agenda items, including personnel reports, warrants for payment, and the second reading and approval of board policies updated to align with California School Boards Association (CSBA) recommendations. These policy updates represent standard alignment with state guidelines.

Student Performance Results

A significant information item on the agenda was the review of California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) test results for the 2023-2024 school year. This annual review provides parents and community members with data on how district students performed on state-mandated standardized tests in English language arts and mathematics. This was an information item with no action required.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Kindness Update

The administrative team provided an update on DEIBK (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Kindness) initiatives in the district. This ongoing effort reflects the district's commitment to creating an inclusive educational environment for all students.

Public Hearing on Instructional Materials

The board held a public hearing on the sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials, a legally required annual process. This hearing allows community members to comment on whether the district provides adequate instructional materials for all students in all subject areas.

Action Items

The board considered several resolutions and reports requiring formal approval:

• Resolution No. 01-2024/2025 on the sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials, following the public hearing
• Resolution No. 02-2024/2025 adopting the Gann Limit, which sets the district's spending limit under California's constitutional appropriations limitation
• 2023-2024 Unaudited Actuals Financial Report, showing the district's preliminary year-end financial position for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2024
• Proposition 28 Annual Report for fiscal year 2023/2024, documenting how the district used state funds designated specifically for arts and music education programs—an item of particular interest to parents concerned about arts programming

Policy Review

The board conducted a first reading of revised board policies to align with CSBA standards. First readings allow board members and the public to review proposed policy changes before they return for final approval at a subsequent meeting.

Community and Administrative Reports

The agenda included information reports from the administrative team, Parent Teacher Association (PTA), and The Foundation for Reed Schools, the district's fundraising foundation. Board trustees and Superintendent also provided updates on district matters and legislative talking points affecting education policy.

Next Steps

The board indicated it would consider future agenda items as identified in the "Future Items for Trustee Consideration" section. Revised board policies introduced during the first reading will return for second reading and potential adoption at a future meeting.

All agenda materials are available electronically and at the Superintendent's Office at 277 A Karen Way in Tiburon during business hours. Community members requiring translation services or other accommodations for future meetings should contact Executive Assistant Keith Woodard.