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ALAMEDA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD AGENDA ITEM

Item Title:Staff Recommendations for Fall Reopening of School (60 Mins/Action)
Item Type:Action
Background:
 

At the June 9, 2020 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Pasquale Scuderi and members of his Executive Cabinet team gave the Board of Education information on possible plans and schedules for the 2020-2021 school year.

Superintendent Pasquale Scuderi and his Executive Cabinet team have conducted a series of Town Hall meetings to get feedback from stakeholder groups. The following are key dates and meetings that have been held since the June 9th Board of Education meeting:

 

  • June 10: Meeting of Afterschool Support Providers 
  • June 10: English Learner Advisory Committee
  • June 15: Parent and student poll sent out about schedule options
  • June 16: Middle and High School Student Town Hall
  • June 17: Special Education Town Hall (Moderate to Severe)
  • June 18: Special Education Town Hall (Mild to Moderate)
  • June 22: PTA Council Leaders
  • A Special Education Working Group met on June 22 and will meet every two weeks through the summer

Tonight, staff seeks Board approval on blended learning schedules for elementary and secondary schools this fall; schedules that will allow AUSD to resume some in-person instruction in accordance with safety and physical distancing requirements currently contained in Alameda County Public Health orders.

 

Additionally, staff will request approval of a concept for a fully remote education option for students whose situations or needs may be best served by such an option this fall.

 

AUSD LCAP Goals:4. Ensure that all students have access to basic services.
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Fiscal Analysis

Amount (Savings) (Cost):

N/A
Recommendation:Other
Staff is asking the Board to vote on a program for the 2020-2021 school year.
AUSD Guiding Principle:#1 - All students have the ability to achieve academic and personal success.| #2 - Teachers must challenge and support all students to reach their highest academic and personal potential.| #3 - Administrators must have the knowledge, leadership skills and ability to ensure student success.| #4 - Parental involvement and community engagement are integral to student success.| #5 - Accountability, transparency, and trust are necessary at all levels of the organization.| #6 - Allocation of funds must support our vision, mission, and guiding principles.
Submitted By:Pasquale Scuderi, Superintendent, and members of Executive Cabinet Team
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Presentation on Fall Options for Opening6/23/2020Presentation