I encourage the Board to direct the OUSD Bargaining Team to negotiate in good faith with the OEA Bargaining Team, projecting a vision for student needs, engaging in rhe necessary research to prioritize resources for a settlement that ensures Oakland recruits and retains a diverse teaching corps, and proactively writing contract language toward reaching a successor agreement.
I encourage the Board to direct the OUSD Bargaining Team to negotiate in good faith with the OEA Bargaining Team, projecting a vision for student needs, engaging in rhe necessary research to prioritize resources for a settlement that ensures Oakland recruits and retains a diverse teaching corps, and proactively writing contract language toward reaching a successor agreement.