Special Education Partnership Committee (April 13, 2026) — Minutes: informational reports received; draft minutes approved
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Meeting convened at 3:36 PM with Chair Rowena Brown. Committee approved draft minutes from Sept 22, 2025 and accepted the schedule of outstanding committee items. Received and filed informational reports on the Oakland Children’s Initiative (including Oakland Promise and First 5 Alameda County), an oral report from Public Works on illegal dumping mitigation near school campuses, a report from the Oakland Youth Commission, and a school safety update from Oakland Unified School District. Meeting adjourned at 6:09 PM.
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- Approved draft minutes from the committee meeting of September 22, 2025 (Item 1, 26-0557).
- Accepted determination of the schedule of outstanding committee items (Item 2, 26-0558).
- Received and filed informational report on the Oakland Children’s Initiative and partner organizations Oakland Promise and First 5 Alameda County (Item 3, 26-0545).
- Received and filed oral report from Oakland Public Works regarding illegal dumping mitigation near school campuses (Item 4, 26-0546).
- Received and filed report from the Oakland Youth Commission (Item 5, 26-0547).
- Received and filed school safety update from Oakland Unified School District regarding protocols, funding structures, and strategic safety updates (Item 6, 26-0548).
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- The Oakland City Council Special Education Partnership Committee Convened At 3:36 P.M. With Councilmember Brown Presiding As Chairperson
- COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
- Roll Call / Call To Order
- Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of September 22, 2025
- Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items
- Subject: Status Of The Oakland Children’s Initiative, Oakland Promise, And First 5 Alameda County From: Councilmember Brown Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Oakland Children’s Initiative And Its Partner Organizations, Oakland Promise And First 5 Alameda County
- Subject: Oral Report From Oakland Public Works Regarding Illegal Dumping Mitigation From: Councilmember Brown Recommendation: Receive An Oral Report From The Director Of Public Works, Liam Garland, Regarding Illegal Dumping Mitigation Near School Campuses
- Subject: Report From The Oakland Youth Commission From: Councilmember Brown Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The Oakland Youth Commission
- Subject: School Safety Update From Oakland Unified School District From: Councilmember Brown Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) Regarding Current School Safety Protocols, Funding Structures, And Strategic Safety Updates
- Open Forum
- Adjournment
- In the event of a quorum of the City Council participates on this Committee, the meeting is noticed as a Special Meeting of the City Council; however no final City Council action can be taken.
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- Councilmember Houston Participated Remote Participation Pursuant To Government Code 54953.8.3C4; Travel While On Official Business.
- The Following OUSD Board Members And OUSD Youth School Board Members Were Noted Present OUSD Board Members: Rachel Latta, Director, District 1;Jennifer Brouhard, President, District 2; Patrice Berry, Director, District 5; Valarie Bachelor, Vice President, District 6 OUSD Youth School Board Members: Marianna Smith; Maximus Simmons; 1 Absent, Smith
- The Roll Call was modified to note Councilmember Houston present 3:36 p.m.
- OUSD Youth Roll Call was modified to note Youth Member Marianna Smith Present At 3:47 P.M.
- The Roll Call was modified to note Councilmember Houston absent 5:46 p.m.
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