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City of Oakland
Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
*Special Education Partnership
Committee
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Monday, September 28, 2026 3:30 PM City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor The Oakland City Council Special Education Partnership Committee Convened At 3:35 P.M., With Councilmember Brown Presiding As Chairperson COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
Roll Call / Call To Order
Present 3 - Ken Houston , Noel Gallo, and Rowena Brown
Excused 1 - Zac Unger
The Following OUSD Board Members And OUSD Youth School Board Members Were Noted Present
OUSD Board Members:
2 Present: Rachel Latta And Valarie Bachelor; 2 Excused: Jennifer Brouhard, Patrice Berry OUSD Youth School Board Members:
1 Present: Drew Bloch; 1 Excused: Amina Tongun
The Roll Call Was Modified To Note OUSD Board Members Jennifer Brouhard And Patrice Berry Present At 3:45 P.M.
The Roll Call Was Modified To Note OUSD Youth School Board Member Amina Tongun Present At 3:45 P.M.
1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Held On April 13, 2026 27-0056
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A motion was made by Rowena Brown, seconded by Ken Houston, that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye 3 - Houston Gallo, Brown
Excused 1 - Unger
NO VOTE 0
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2 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items 27-0057
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1 Speaker Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Rowena Brown, seconded by Ken Houston, that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye 3 - Houston Gallo, Brown
Excused 1 - Unger
NO VOTE 0
3 Subject: Oakland Thrives Youth Ventures JPA Update
From: Councilmember Brown
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From Oakland Thrives Youth Ventures JPA Executive Director Kyla Johnson-Trammell Regarding The JPA’s Current Initiatives, Priorities, And Youth-Focused Work 27-0066
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0 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Rowena Brown, seconded by Ken Houston, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye 3 - Houston Gallo, Brown
Excused 1 - Unger
NO VOTE 0
4 Subject: 2026-2027 All City Council Introduction
From: Councilmember Brown
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report Introducing The All City Council Members For The 2026-2027 School Year, Including An Overview Of Their Previous Initiatives And Priorities For The Upcoming School Year 27-0067
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0 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Rowena Brown, seconded by Ken Houston, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye 3 - Houston Gallo, Brown
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Excused 1 - Unger
NO VOTE 0
Open Forum
5 Speakers Spoke During Open Forum
Adjournment
There Being No Further Business, The Oakland City Council Special Education Partnership Committee Adjourned The Meeting At 5:24 P.M. * 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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