Meeting Time: January 18, 2025 at 9:00am PST
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25-0130 Purpose of Board Orientation The 2024-25 Board Orientation is designed to prepare board members for effective governance that prioritizes student outcomes and ensures the district operates with clarity, cohesion, and purpose. This orientation emphasizes the foundational principles of governance, interpersonal team dynamics, and strategic district operations. Grounded in shared reflection and actionable learning, the sessions aim to equip board members with the tools needed to govern ethically, collaboratively, and with an unwavering focus on educational equity and excellence. Purpose of Today's Session This orientation session aims to equip Board members with a shared understanding of governance, clarify the distinctions between resolutions and policies, and align on a unified vision and values. Through strengthening team dynamics and enhancing governance competencies, the session will prepare the Board to make informed, effective decisions that drive student outcomes and operational excellence. Intended Learning Outcomes 1. Deepen Understanding of Governance: Develop a shared understanding of the Board's role in governance, emphasizing its critical impact on driving student outcomes and ensuring the effectiveness of OUSD operations. 2. Enhance Governance Competencies: Expand knowledge and application of foundational governance concepts, including ethical compliance, effective decision- making, and adherence to operational protocols. 3. Strengthen Team Dynamics: Foster high-functioning team dynamics grounded in shared norms of governance, mutual trust, and collective responsibility, ensuring effective and cohesive Board operations. 4. Align on Shared Values and Vision: Establish a unified language, shared values, and a collective vision to guide the Board's collaboration, governance approach, and decision-making processes. 5. Differentiate Resolutions and Policies: Clearly distinguish between Board resolutions and policies, understanding their respective purposes in governance. Learn the procedural steps for considering, drafting, and adopting each, with a focus on intent, trade-offs, and fiscal impact. 6. Prepare for Policy Review and Development: Gain proficiency in reviewing, drafting, and adopting policies. Understand how resolutions and policies complement one another in governance and how to assess their alignment with the Board's vision and goals.

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