Meeting 
ALBANY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Special Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
1000 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA 94706
Tuesday, November 28, 2023

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA PACKET
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Open Session: 6:00 PM
https://ausdk12-org.zoom.us/j/92912804708
PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES:
Albany Unified School District Board meetings are now conducted in person and the public is invited to attend. Seating is limited, and masking is strongly recommended.  As a courtesy, and technology permitting, members of the public may continue to participate virtually. However, AUSD cannot guarantee that the public’s access to teleconferencing technology will be uninterrupted and technical difficulties may occur from time to time.
 
OPEN SESSION (6:00 PM)
1.
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
2.
READING OF AUSD MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT AND MEETING NORMS
MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT:
The mission of Albany Unified School District is to provide excellent public education that empowers all to achieve their fullest potential as productive citizens. AUSD is committed to creating comprehensive learning opportunities in a safe, supportive and collaborative environment, addressing the individual needs of each student. 
 
MEETING NORMS: 
1. Maintain a focus on what is best for our students.
2. Ensure a safe environment for all views to be expressed, treating each other, staff, and the public respectfully. 
3. Endeavor to find common solutions to issues through collaboration without sacrificing one’s beliefs in what is best for students.
4. Make a commitment to effective deliberation, each one listening with an open mind while others are allowed to express their own points of view even if one disagrees.
3.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4.
PUBLIC HEARING (6:05 - 6:20PM)
4‑A.
TOPIC OF PUBLIC HEARING: Whether To Call An Election On March 5, 2024, To Levy A Qualified Special Tax (“Parcel Tax”)
(15 mins)

The Board will hold a Public Hearing pursuant to Government Code Section 50077, on the issue of calling an election on March 5, 2024, to levy a qualified special tax (“Parcel Tax”) on parcels within the boundaries of the Albany Unified School District. At the hearing, public input will be solicited concerning the proposed Parcel Tax measure.
Staff Recommendation: Conduct a Public Hearing on the issue of calling a March 5, 2024 election to levy a qualified Parcel Tax
5.
REVIEW AND ACTION (6:20 - 7:00PM)
5‑A.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-24-07: Resolution Of The Board Of Education Of The Albany Unified School District Of The County Of Alameda, State Of California, Calling An Election For Approval Of An Education Parcel Tax, Establishing Specifications Of The Election Order, And Requesting Consolidation With Other Elections Occurring on March 5, 2024
(30 mins)
Recommendation: Approve and Adopt Resolution No. 2023-24-07
6.
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING (7:00 PM)
The Board of Education agenda is posted for public inspection in advance of meetings at the Albany Unified School District Office, 1216 Solano Ave., Albany, CA and at the Albany City Hall. If a meeting is held at a school site, that location will be listed at the top of the agenda and the agenda will also be posted at that site. Agendas and supporting documents (agenda packet) can also be found online at www.ausdk12.org. 

NOTICE: PLEASE READ
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of the Superintendent at 510-558-3766. Notification must be given at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility (28 CFR 35.102.104 ADA Title II). 
 
HOW TO WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING VIRTUALLY :
1. Join Zoom webinar by video: https://ausdk12-org.zoom.us/j/92912804708 (Webinar ID: 92912804708)
2. Join Zoom webinar by phone: call 1-669-444-9171 or 1-669-900-6833 then enter Webinar ID: 92912804708#
3. Regular Meetings held at City Hall are streamed live and recorded on the City of Albany’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/albanykalb. Recordings of these meetings are available on the AUSD School Board website within 5 business days after the meeting.

HOW TO SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT: 
Members of the public may attend the Board of Education meetings in person and request to speak on any item listed on the agenda during the time of that item. Board practice limits each speaker to no more than two (2) minutes. If there are many speakers, this time may be decreased to allow more members to be heard.  
1. In Person: You may approach the podium to comment on items. To ensure accurate information is captured in the Board meeting minutes, you may complete the “Speaker Slip” provided on the table and hand it to the clerk when speaking
2. On Video Conference: Log in to the webinar and click the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak when Public Comment is being taken on an Agenda Item. You will be unmuted when it is your turn to comment. After the allotted time, you will be then be re-muted.
3. On Phone: Join the webinar, you will be prompted to “Raise Your Hand” by pressing *9 to request to speak when public comment is being taken on an Agenda item. You will be unmuted when it is your turn to comment. After the allotted time, you will then be re-muted.
Please note: if you provide your name and/or address when speaking before the Board of Education, that information will become a part of the official public record, which will be posted online and subject to disclosure, and the official minutes will be published on the Internet.