Orinda School Board Elects New Leadership
Governing Board • Orinda Union School DistrictDecember 15, 2025
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OUSD wrapped up 2025 with a financially sound first interim budget, a milestone in the long-running Wagner Ranch Nature Area saga, and a deep dive into attendance patterns that could reshape how the district handles family travel.
Katie Shogan elected Board President, Hillary Weiner named Vice President
Board headed to closed session on special education litigation and union negotiations
Board approves first interim budget with positive certification and ~$7.4M ending fund balance
Wagner Ranch Nature Area property transfer to John Muir Land Trust closes; $1.5M state allocation supports conservation
District proposes shortening independent study minimum to three days to recover attendance funding
Teachers' union president highlights educator dedication during announcements
The board unanimously elected Katie Shogan as its new president during the annual reorganization, a routine but consequential procedural step that determines who will guide meetings, set tone, and serve as the public face of the five-member body for the coming year.
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