IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THESE MEETINGS, PLEASE CONTACT THE SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE (530) 538-2300, EXTENSION 107. NOTIFICATION 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING WILL ENABLE THE DISTRICT TO MAKE REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY TO THESE MEETINGS.

AGENDAS:  Agendas are posted at the Oroville Union High School District Office at least 72 hours prior to each meeting as well as at each school site.  Immediately prior to each regular meeting agendas are placed beside the sign-in-sheet on the counter at Prospect High School.  A copy of the agenda may also be picked up in the district’s Superintendent's Office or a copy may be obtained by mail prior to the meeting by contacting the Superintendent's Office.  A complete board packet of agenda materials is available at the Superintendent's Office and available at each school site.  Copies can be made for a nominal fee of 5 cents per page.

HEARING OF INDIVIDUALS ON AGENDA ITEMS:  If you desire to address the Board on a matter that is on the agenda (except for Public Hearings, see below), you will be asked to stand or raise your hand until recognized by the President.  You will then be asked to state your name and the agenda item on which you wish to speak.  When that item comes up on the agenda you will be asked to step to the podium, repeat your name, give your address for the record, and make your presentation.  Presentations will be limited to five (5) minutes; maximum of twenty (20) minutes to each subject matter.  Board Policy No. 9325.3.

CONSENT CALENDAR:  All items under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine items, usually handled by one motion and vote of the Board.  Resolutions will be read by title only.  There will be no separate discussion of these items unless Board Members or persons in the audience request specific items to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and action.  Any item(s) removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered following the vote on the remaining Consent Calendar.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:  Any member of the audience may speak on items scheduled for public hearing at the time the President declares the hearing open to the public.  You will be asked to step to the podium, state your name and address for the record and make your presentation.  Presentations will be limited.

OLD / NEW BUSINESS:  These items involve discussion among Board members after individuals, if any, have made their requested comments on specific agenda items.  They are taken individually in numerical order, unless the President or Superintendent requests a change.

HEARING OF INDIVIDUALS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:  This is the time the President will invite anyone in the audience wishing to address the Board on a matter not listed on the agenda to step to the podium, state your name and address for the record and make your presentation.  Presentations will be limited to five (5) minutes; maximum of twenty (20) minutes to each subject matter.( Board Policy No. 9325.3).  State Law prohibits the Board from taking action on any item presented if it is not listed on the agenda, except under special circumstances as defined by the Government Code and Education Code.

CLOSED SESSION:  All meetings of the Board of Trustees are open to the public.  From time to time the Board is required to discuss matters involving litigation, employee relations, certain personnel matters, pupil discipline or property acquisition, as defined by State Law, in a closed session.  When such an occasion arises the President will announce that the Board is adjourning to a closed session giving the general area of discussion prior to adjournment.  The Board may adjourn to another room or clear the public meeting room and meet privately.  Any formal action taken in Closed Session will be announced when the Board returns to public session.

ACTION ITEMS/RESOLUTIONS:  These items generally fall under “New and Old Business” and require formal action by the Board.