Board Meeting Information | Berkeley Unified School District

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The Berkeley School Board meets approximately twice per month, on Wednesday evenings. All Board meetings are open to the public and we encourage the community to attend.

For the duration of the COVID-19 public health crisis, Board meetings will be held on Zoom. Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order N-25-20, all members of the Board of Education as well as the Superintendent and District Staff, will join the meeting via phone/video conference and no teleconference locations need be posted.

Zoom Instructions

The zoom link, Meeting ID and Password will be posted here prior to the meeting time.
For the January 23, 2021 special meeting, the meeting link is:
https://berkeley-net.zoom.us/j/84274647493?pwd=cmZWQUdCSmFDSzB1M3k1TS82dmY0QT09
For the January 23, 2021 special meeting, the meeting ID is 842 7464 7493 and the Passcode is 904203

Instructions for Observing by Video Conference

1. Download the Zoom App
  We recommend that you download the Zoom app before the meeting if you don’t have it already.
2. Join Zoom Meeting
  The zoom link, Meeting ID and Password will be posted on this page prior to the meeting time.When the meeting begins, click the direct link posted on this page. Zoom will open automatically.Alternatively, you can open your Zoom app and click “Join Meeting.” Your app will then prompt you to enter the Meeting ID and password, which will be posted on this page.

More information about joining Zoom meetings by video conference.

Instructions for Listening by Phone

1. Dial 669-900-6833

You will be prompted to enter the meeting information.

1. Enter Meeting Information
  The Meeting ID and Passcode will be posted on this page prior to the meeting time.When prompted, enter the Meeting ID, followed by #.After that, follow prompt to enter the meeting Passcode, followed by #.

More information about joining Zoom meetings by phone.

Instructions for Public Comment

The Board hears public comment at each meeting. There are two opportunities for public comment at each meeting: at the beginning of the 7pm open session, or in extended public comment near the end of the meeting. (You may also provide public comment prior to the 5:30pm closed session, if it is on a subject that the Board is discussing in closed session.)

The Board President will introduce the allotted period of time for Public comments, organize the comments, and indicate who will be speaking next.

If you wish to speak, you must ‘Raise Your Hand’ before the comment period begins, so you can get in the line to speak. If you raise your hand after the comment period has started you will likely not be able to speak during that comment period.

To raise your hand by video conference: When Public Comment is asked for, click on the Participants button at the bottom of your screen and select the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak.
To raise your hand by phone: When Public Comment is asked for, press *9 to “Raise Your Hand” to request to speak.

When called upon, you will be unmuted. After the allotted time, you will be re-muted.

More information about raising your hand on Zoom.

Unless otherwise noted, open session begins at 7:00pm. The Board will meet beforehand in closed session at 5:30pm. Closed session is for the Board to discuss confidential matters, such as student or employee discipline, or meetings with the District’s legal counsel. State law strictly regulates what matters can be addressed in closed session. Almost all of the Board’s business is conducted in open session.

Board Meeting Documents & Records

Agendas and accompanying information
By state law, the Board’s agendas must be posted 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Often the agendas are posted online by Friday evening before a Wednesday Board meeting. The agendas and accompanying information are posted on agendaonline.net. At this link agenda items are searchable by keywords. See below for links to specific agendas, as well as the calendar of meetings for the year.

Board Resolutions
Occasionally, the School Board passes a resolution to affirm a shared position or recognize a significant honor or statement. The most recent board resolutions are available here.

Meeting Materials & Recordings from Previous Years

Video recordings of Berkeley School Board meetings are available on the district’s YouTube Channel.
Meeting materials from previous years can be found here.

Upcoming Meetings

January 20, 2021
February 3, 2021
February 17, 2021
March 10, 2021
March 24, 2021
April 7, 2021
April 21, 2021
May 5, 2021
May 19, 2021
June 2, 2021
June 9, 2021
June 23, 2021
August 18, 2021
September 8, 2021
September 22, 2021
October 6, 2021
October 20, 2021
November 3, 2021
November 17, 2021
December 8, 2021

Meeting Materials from Current School Year: 2020-2021

Special Meetings are marked with an asterisk (*).
Emergency Meetings are marked with two asterisks (**).

Meeting Date	Meeting Documents	Minutes & Recordings
January 23, 2021*	Agenda Online Packet
January 20, 2021	Agenda Online Packet	Recording
January 6, 2021	Notice of Public Hearing Agenda Online Packet	Recording
December 16, 2020*	Agenda Online Packet	Recording
December 12, 2020*	Agenda Online Packet
December 9, 2020	Agenda Online Packet	Recording
November 18, 2020	Agenda Online Packet	Recording
November 4, 2020	Agenda Online Packet	Recording
October 21, 2020	Agenda Online Packet Notice of Public Hearing	Recording
October 7, 2020	Agenda Online Packet	Recording
September 16, 2020	Agenda Online Packet	Recording
September 2, 2020	Agenda Online Packet	Recording
August 19, 2020	Agenda Online Packet	Recording
July 29, 2020*	Agenda Online Packet	Recording
July 15, 2020*	Agenda Online Packet	Recording
July 1, 2020*	Agenda Online Packet	Recording

Must submit three proofs, one from each of the groups listed below.

All Proofs must be current originals (issued within the last 2 months) imprinted with the name and current Berkeley residential address of the parent/legal guardian. A student can have only one residency for purposes of establishing residency and must be living in Berkeley when submitting forms.

Only personal accounts will be accepted. No care of, DBA or Business accounts.

Group A:

Submit one of the following. Must provide all pages.

Rental property contract or lease, and proof of payment dated within 45 days
Renter or homeowner insurance policy for the current year (no bill, declarations or policy page only)
Current property tax statement
Property deed dated within the last 12 months

Group B: Utility bill

Submit one of the following. Must provide entire bill.

PG&E
Landline phone (non-cellular)
EBMUD
Internet
Cable

Group C:

Submit one of the following. Must provide all pages, cannot be bill.

Current bank statement (checking or savings only)
Action letter from Alameda County Social Services Department
Recent paycheck stub or letter from employer on official company letterhead
Both valid automobile registration and valid automobile insurance
Voter notification or ballot for the most recent past or upcoming election

Zoom Instructions

Board Meeting Documents & Records

Meeting Materials from Current School Year: 2020-2021

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