The Board of Trustees of the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District (LGSUHSD) believes that transparency and open communication are key elements for effective governance and important to the success of our school district. In light of this, regular engagement of Board members with members of the community and staff to promote two-way communication and dialogue on current issues and high priority needs is crucial. Board meetings are not the ideal setting in which to engage in this dialogue because of Brown Act requirements and time restrictions. To allow for two-way communication in a less formal setting, the Board of Trustees conducts periodic “Board Office Hours” open to staff, students, parents, and community members.
No decisions or commitments can or will be made during Board Office Hours - the intent is to engage in communication and dialogue with constituents.
Meeting Schedule
| Date/Time |
Audience |
Location/Zoom Link |
| December 8, 2020 / 3:30 p.m. |
Staff
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| December 8, 2020 / 5:00 p.m. |
Community
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| March 3, 2021 / 8:30 a.m. |
Community |
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| March 3, 2021 / 3:30 p.m. |
Staff |
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| April 13,2021 / 5:00 p.m. |
Community |
When: Apr 13, 2021 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: LGSUHSD Board Office Hours - Community 04-13-21
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://lgsuhsd.zoom.us/j/99503260328?pwd=Z2Jjbnh0R1VJWkxJWTlKVmRzOUxDUT09
Passcode: Board0413
Or One tap mobile :
US: +16699006833,,99503260328#,,,,*752124774# or +12532158782,,99503260328#,,,,*752124774#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592
Webinar ID: 995 0326 0328
Passcode: 752124774
International numbers available: https://lgsuhsd.zoom.us/u/acwF5M7SLK
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| May 4, 2021 / 8:30 a.m. |
Community |
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://lgsuhsd.zoom.us/j/91495381513?pwd=bk5LTDlIQ2c3aTFDczlEUmh4TWpSUT09
Passcode: Board0504
Or One tap mobile :
US: +16699006833,,91495381513#,,,,*125706363# or +13462487799,,91495381513#,,,,*125706363#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799
Webinar ID: 914 9538 1513
Passcode: 125706363
International numbers available: https://lgsuhsd.zoom.us/u/ad6R2OCjFd
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| May 4, 2021 / 3:30 p.m. |
Staff |
When: May 4, 2021 03:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: LGSUHSD Board Office Hours - Staff 05-04-21
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://lgsuhsd.zoom.us/j/96578920080?pwd=Z1YvLzc0dTNuTkZhdnVyVGdmNkVvUT09
Passcode: Board0504
Or One tap mobile :
US: +16699006833,,96578920080#,,,,*765344076# or +12532158782,,96578920080#,,,,*765344076#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 436 2866
Webinar ID: 965 7892 0080
Passcode: 765344076
International numbers available: https://lgsuhsd.zoom.us/u/abI4vuHCmN
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| June 2, 2021 / 8:30 a.m. |
Community |
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://lgsuhsd.zoom.us/j/91911839111?pwd=eWtYTEZ2WE1xcDZlMGtkUXRYUlJiQT09
Passcode: Board0602
Or One tap mobile :
US: +16699006833,,91911839111#,,,,*460407751# or +13462487799,,91911839111#,,,,*460407751#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592
Webinar ID: 919 1183 9111
Passcode: 460407751
International numbers available: https://lgsuhsd.zoom.us/u/abcKOiL2R2
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What are Board Office Hours?
- Office Hours are designated times throughout the school year during which two LGSUHSD Board Members will be available to meet with members of our school community in an informal setting to discuss current topics in education and in our schools.
- Board members may bring topics or questions of their own to Office Hours to seek feedback from members of the school community, but attendees are also encouraged to bring appropriate topics to Office Hours.
What is the role of the School Board?
- The role of the Board of Trustees is to establish and monitor big picture goals for the school district and to set policy for the district. The Board does not engage in school operations - this is the role of district staff.
- The Board also has an oversight role and sets the strategic direction for the district.
- The Board does not engage in school operations - this is the role of district and school staff.
- For district and site contacts, go to: District Office; Los Gatos High; Saratoga High
What topics are appropriate for Office Hours?
- Topics appropriate for the School Board Office Hours are those that fall within the role of the Board. Topics related to the priorities, goals, and/or policies of the district are appropriate to discuss with the Board during Office Hours.
- Topics that are operational in nature should be addressed with the appropriate staff member at the school site or district level.
- If you are not able to resolve an operational issue at LGHS or SHS, contact the school principal’s office. If it is a district-wide issue, or if you aren’t able to get resolution at the high school level, contact the Superintendent’s office. Only if you are unable to feel that you got resolution from the Superintendent would you need to involve the Board.
- If you have a sensitive issue that you are not comfortable bringing up with district staff, then you are welcome to contact the Board, or individual members directly, but Office Hours may not be the best method for this as they are not private and we cannot guarantee confidentiality at those meetings.
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