Meeting Time: September 27, 2023 at 4:00pm PDT
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Agenda Item

R.-2 23-1754 Concurrent Approval by the Board of Education of a Charter School Facilities Agreement by and between the District and Education for Change, a California non-profit public benefit corporation ("EFC"), operating Cox Academy (the nonprofit corporation and Cox Academy are hereinafter collectively referred to as "CHARTER SCHOOL,") for use of certain facilities located at 9860 Sunnyside St., Oakland, CA 94603, for a term of four (4) consecutive fiscal years, commencing on July 1, 2024 and ending on June 30, 2028, subject to earlier termination as set forth in this Agreement ("Initial Term"), for annual rent as set forth in Section 3 of Agreement, with options to extend the FUA concurrent with the renewal of its charter petition, not to exceed a total duration of thirty?five years; and a Charter School Facilities Program Memorandum of Understanding by and between District, Education for Change on behalf of Cox Academy, and the State of California on behalf of the State Allocation Board and California School Finance Authority, for Proposition 51 School Construction Grant, for Charter School, pursuant to terms and conditions thereof, with no direct cost to the District.

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    Morgan Staples about 1 year ago

    It is completely unfathomable to me that this topic is even up for debate. All Oakland students deserve a safe, healthy, quality learning environment. Please vote to allow COX to access the funds the STATE has offered.

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    Sandra Barrios about 1 year ago

    I support the approval of this measure and a "YES" vote. All Oakland students should have access to a safe and clean facility. These funds would help Cox Academy replace the leaking roof and outdated HVAC systems and address seismic issues. The facility belongs to OUSD. Please help EFC grade Cox Academy.

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    Doreen Arda about 1 year ago

    Pls apporve for our children safety

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    Kate Elahi about 1 year ago

    Yes! Our students deserve access to a safe school.

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    Sophie Meryash about 1 year ago

    I am writing to you as a concerned member of the community, a Special Education Teacher at Cox Academy, and a passionate advocate for our Oakland students' well-being and educational experiences. I strongly urge you to approve the much-needed funds that are integral to enhancing our school's safety, infrastructure, and overall learning environment.

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    Natalie Hebin about 1 year ago

    I support the approval of this measure. EFC is doing great things for our public education options in Oakland and they need access to safe, clean facilities that have updated HVAC systems and protection from seismic forces. This is an easy "yes" for the sake of the students.

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    Roberto Hernandez about 1 year ago

    All Oakland Students need improved safe facilities!

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    jessei johnson about 1 year ago

    yes! please support cox in having a safe facility for student learning

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    Nicole Ontiveros about 1 year ago

    Please vote "YES" on this item so that our students and staff can have a safe and healthy facility.

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    Naw Zan about 1 year ago

    Voting yes so our students and staff can have a safe and healthy facility.