Locunity/Orinda Union School District, CA·School Board
The Governing Board of the Orinda Union School District, the elected school board responsible for setting district policy, overseeing administration, and ensuring educational quality.
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Recent updates from Governing Board
OEA's president reported a constructive first negotiation session on evaluation and teaching hours, and staff previewed November and December agendas.
Why it matters: Early cooperative tone and a benefits workshop may ease upcoming labor and budget discussions.
Trustees approved a $5,000 hazardous materials survey, new bond oversight committee members and a $49,528 construction management extension.
Why it matters: Keeps the district-wide modernization on track toward closeout while preserving bond oversight.
Staff updated on the sale of 16 acres to John Muir Land Trust, a new boundary fence, and the district's search for a landscape architect for its remaining three acres.
Why it matters: The district's remaining acreage design and the Land Trust's multi-year buildout will shape the site's future use.
Staff reported student achievement near the top of the county and above the 80% benchmark, while flagging subgroup gaps and the grade-6 dip.
Why it matters: Results set district improvement priorities including students with IEPs, English learner and RFEP students, African American and Hispanic/Latino students, and girls in math.
An actuary reported a $19.2 million net OPEB liability and staff said pay-as-you-go retiree costs are growing, prompting a planned benefits workshop.
Why it matters: About $745,000 a year now comes from the general fund and is expected to approach $1 million within four years.
A demographer projected stable-then-declining enrollment, and trustees favored voluntary measures and further study over moving boundaries.
Why it matters: Wagner Ranch is above 100% utilization now, limiting staffing and class options, but projected relief may arrive before a boundary change could.
Both the district and CSEA Chapter 320 publicly presented initial 2026-27 bargaining proposals, with CSEA adding a technology and AI article.
Why it matters: Government Code 3547 requires public notice before talks; the new AI article is notable for classified workplace policy.
Trustees approved Resolution 27-10 honoring November as Native American Heritage Month, backed by grade-level lessons and a local nature-area group's offer to help.
Why it matters: Ties district instruction to Education Code Section 51204.5 and invites local tribal and educator partnerships.
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