In June 2018, 1Oakland celebrated the passing of the Community of Schools Policy BP 6006 in which the OUSD board declared that “it is the Board’s categorical expectation that all education providers operating or desiring to operate school programs in Oakland – district or charter – as well as families, staff, community members and labor unions, will accept shared responsibility for the sustainability of our school system and embrace the idea that we: (i) do not operate in silos, (ii) are interdependent in our efforts to serve all students and families; and (iii) need to act with consideration of the larger community of schools.” The policy also directs the Superintendent to “develop a citywide plan that promotes the long-term sustainability of publicly-funded schools across Oakland that represent quality and equitable educational options.”

In March, the school board voted to adopt the Citywide Plan, a big step in the fight to address and tackle inequality in our school system. The plan was informed by over 35 research meetings; and 300 one-to-one meetings with our community members. We believe the Plan sets forth the path to come together and move forward towards a unified system of public schools that holds both district and charter leaders accountable for increasing quality, equity, and sustainability.