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In 2015, NUSD Board of Education members agreed with the Grand Jury’s report that identified systemic governance problems, and agreed to remedy them by adhering to state law, board bylaws, and policies.
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In 2015, NUSD Board of Education members agreed with the Grand Jury’s report that identified systemic governance problems, and agreed to remedy them by adhering to state law, board bylaws, and policies.
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Some NUSD Board of Education members exhibit disruptive and disrespectful behavior during board meetings in violation of the NUSD Governance Team Handbook. For example, some members shout, make personal attacks, interrupt other Board members, and disparage staff at Board meetings.
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Some NUSD Board of Education members exhibit disruptive and disrespectful behavior during board meetings in violation of the NUSD Governance Team Handbook. For example, some members shout, make personal attacks, interrupt other Board members, and disparage staff at Board meetings.
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The NUSD Board of Education’s Bylaw 9280 allows a majority of the board to censure board members for behavior that violates the NUSD Governance Team Handbook. The board has failed to use its censure power to prevent disruptive and unprofessional behavior at board meetings. 52(cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) 2025-2026 Alameda County Grand Jury Final Report (cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:3) (cid:3)
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The NUSD Board of Education’s Bylaw 9280 allows a majority of the board to censure board members for behavior that violates the NUSD Governance Team Handbook. The board has failed to use its censure power to prevent disruptive and unprofessional behavior at board meetings. 52(cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) 2025-2026 Alameda County Grand Jury Final Report (cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:3) (cid:3)
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Not all NUSD Board of Education members have participated in the training sessions offered by the California School Board Association, which the NUSD Governance Team Handbook recommends.
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Not all NUSD Board of Education members have participated in the training sessions offered by the California School Board Association, which the NUSD Governance Team Handbook recommends.
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NUSD’s Board of Education failed to formally evaluate the current superintendent during her two-year tenure, despite the NUSD Governance Team Handbook requiring annual evaluations.
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NUSD’s Board of Education failed to formally evaluate the current superintendent during her two-year tenure, despite the NUSD Governance Team Handbook requiring annual evaluations.
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NUSD’s Board of Education failed to conduct an annual self-evaluation, despite the requirements of the NUSD Governance Team Handbook.
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NUSD’s Board of Education failed to conduct an annual self-evaluation, despite the requirements of the NUSD Governance Team Handbook.
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In the past decade, student enrollment in NUSD declined by 25 percent, a higher rate than in neighboring districts.
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In the past decade, student enrollment in NUSD declined by 25 percent, a higher rate than in neighboring districts.
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NUSD teachers have lower average pay than surrounding districts and receive no contributions towards their health insurance premiums from the district.
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NUSD teachers have lower average pay than surrounding districts and receive no contributions towards their health insurance premiums from the district.
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Aggressive budget cuts will be necessary for NUSD to meet its required Reserves for Economic Uncertainty of 3 percent.
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Aggressive budget cuts will be necessary for NUSD to meet its required Reserves for Economic Uncertainty of 3 percent.
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NUSD has experienced repeated superintendent turnover, hiring difficulties, staffing gaps, and budget pressures.
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NUSD has experienced repeated superintendent turnover, hiring difficulties, staffing gaps, and budget pressures.
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NUSD has had instability in the Chief Business Officer position.
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NUSD has had instability in the Chief Business Officer position.
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NUSD experienced inadequate fiscal oversight, particularly regarding hiring contractors and retirees.
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NUSD experienced inadequate fiscal oversight, particularly regarding hiring contractors and retirees.
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The California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) requires NUSD to report whether individuals hired through employment agencies, as independent contractors, or as employees are CalSTRS members or retirees. NUSD failed to comply with this requirement. 53(cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) 2025-2026 Alameda County Grand Jury Final Report (cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:3) (cid:3)
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The California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) requires NUSD to report whether individuals hired through employment agencies, as independent contractors, or as employees are CalSTRS members or retirees. NUSD failed to comply with this requirement. 53(cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) 2025-2026 Alameda County Grand Jury Final Report (cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:3) (cid:3)
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NUSD’s financial reporting has been irregular, including the identification of a $14 million budget deficit, followed by an abrupt recovery of $10 million without adequate explanation, and it would benefit from further oversight.
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NUSD’s financial reporting has been irregular, including the identification of a $14 million budget deficit, followed by an abrupt recovery of $10 million without adequate explanation, and it would benefit from further oversight.
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NUSD is not regularly convening or making publicly available the agendas and minutes of two of the three parent and community advisory committees mentioned in the Governance Team Handbook, as necessary to achieve the 2025-2026 district goal of parent and community engagement and communication.
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NUSD is not regularly convening or making publicly available the agendas and minutes of two of the three parent and community advisory committees mentioned in the Governance Team Handbook, as necessary to achieve the 2025-2026 district goal of parent and community engagement and communication.
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Community members regularly provide BOE members with information about the district obtained from Public Records Act requests, rather than BOE members obtaining information through the district superintendent, as recommended in the Governance Team Handbook.
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Community members regularly provide BOE members with information about the district obtained from Public Records Act requests, rather than BOE members obtaining information through the district superintendent, as recommended in the Governance Team Handbook.
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The district office does not always give the public adequate time to review information to be discussed at regularly scheduled board meetings
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The district office does not always give the public adequate time to review information to be discussed at regularly scheduled board meetings
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The NUSD district office is deteriorating and represents a safety hazard for staff and visitors.
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The NUSD district office is deteriorating and represents a safety hazard for staff and visitors.
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The city of Alameda has an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) intended to be flexible enough for use in all emergencies.
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The city of Alameda has an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) intended to be flexible enough for use in all emergencies.
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An update to the EOP was approved by the city council in April 2026. This is the first update in seven years. Best practice for updating EOPs is every five years. 70(cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) 2025-2026 Alameda County Grand Jury Final Report (cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:3) (cid:3)
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An update to the EOP was approved by the city council in April 2026. This is the first update in seven years. Best practice for updating EOPs is every five years. 70(cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) 2025-2026 Alameda County Grand Jury Final Report (cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:3) (cid:3)
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The city of Alameda has failed to conduct any in-person disaster preparedness training since 2019.
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The city of Alameda has failed to conduct any in-person disaster preparedness training since 2019.
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The city of Alameda maintains a voluntary database of residents in need of additional help during a large-scale emergency. The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services advises against such databases because they can create a false sense of security.
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The city of Alameda maintains a voluntary database of residents in need of additional help during a large-scale emergency. The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services advises against such databases because they can create a false sense of security.
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The 2026 EOP recommends that the city create partnerships with community groups that represent individuals with disabilities in order to ensure an effective response to an emergency.
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The 2026 EOP recommends that the city create partnerships with community groups that represent individuals with disabilities in order to ensure an effective response to an emergency.
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Unlike neighboring cities, Alameda does not have a siren system to warn residents of disasters.
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Unlike neighboring cities, Alameda does not have a siren system to warn residents of disasters.
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The city of Alameda has the ability to send emergency alerts to residents via cell phone, land line, email, and text, and to post more detailed information on social media and city websites.
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The city of Alameda has the ability to send emergency alerts to residents via cell phone, land line, email, and text, and to post more detailed information on social media and city websites.
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During tsunami warnings in 2024 and 2025, the city of Alameda’s social media sites contained little, no, and at times inconsistent messages.
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During tsunami warnings in 2024 and 2025, the city of Alameda’s social media sites contained little, no, and at times inconsistent messages.
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The 2026 EOP includes emergency messaging templates for use across all communication platforms.
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The 2026 EOP includes emergency messaging templates for use across all communication platforms.
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Over the past several years, the city of Alameda failed to conduct discussion-based and operations-based exercises to test its emergency plans, as required by its EOP.
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Over the past several years, the city of Alameda failed to conduct discussion-based and operations-based exercises to test its emergency plans, as required by its EOP.
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The city of Alameda has failed to prepare written after-action reports after informal testing of its emergency response plans or after actual emergencies, missing opportunities to evaluate and improve its response.
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The city of Alameda has failed to prepare written after-action reports after informal testing of its emergency response plans or after actual emergencies, missing opportunities to evaluate and improve its response.
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The 2026 EOP requires after-action reports for test exercises, but not for responses to actual emergencies. 71(cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) 2025-2026 Alameda County Grand Jury Final Report (cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:3) (cid:3)
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The 2026 EOP requires after-action reports for test exercises, but not for responses to actual emergencies. 71(cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) 2025-2026 Alameda County Grand Jury Final Report (cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:3) (cid:3)
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26-9Page 55To create more effective governance, all NUSD Board of Education members must ensure that they have completed the California School Board Association’s Institute for New and First- Term Board Members, New Member Orientation, and Masters in Governance Training of receipt of the Grand Jury report.
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26-10Page 55The NUSD Governance Team Handbook must be updated to mandate that all current and future Board of Education members complete the California School Board Association’s Institute for New and First-Term Board Members, New Member Orientation, and Masters in Governance Training of receipt of the Grand Jury report.
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26-11Page 55To prevent continued disruptive and unprofessional behavior at board meetings, the board should consult NUSD legal counsel regarding exercising the censure procedures in bylaw 9280. (cid:3) (cid:3) 54(cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) 2025-2026 Alameda County Grand Jury Final Report (cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:3) (cid:3)
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26-12Page 56NUSD’s Board of Education must formally evaluate the superintendent annually, as required by the NUSD Governance Team Handbook, following the start of the new superintendent’s employment in July 2026.
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26-13Page 56NUSD’s Board of Education must conduct a self-evaluation annually, as required by the NUSD Governance Team Handbook.
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26-14Page 56The NUSD must request a Fiscal Health Risk Analysis from the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team of receipt of the Grand Jury report.
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26-15Page 56To increase community engagement and communication, NUSD should convene at least quarterly all of the parent and community stakeholder committees as outlined in the Governance Team Handbook and post meeting agendas and minutes on the NUSD website.
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26-16Page 56The NUSD website should accurately reflect the titles of all stakeholder committees of receipt of the Grand Jury report.
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26-17Page 56NUSD must comply with CalSTRS reporting requirements concerning all individuals whom it employs, including employees, contractors, or anyone hired through an employment agency.
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26-18Page 56District information must be provided by the superintendent to BOE members as stipulated in the Governance Team Handbook.
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26-19Page 56To build community trust, all meeting materials that will be publicly discussed at regularly scheduled board meetings should be made available to the BOE and the public 72 hours in advance.
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26-20Page 56The NUSD should schedule a consultation with CAL OSHA of receipt of the Grand Jury report to address district office safety issues.
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26-21Page 56The NUSD Board of Education should work with the Alameda County Office of Education to convene a committee to study whether it remains viable to continue operating 55(cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) 2025-2026 Alameda County Grand Jury Final Report (cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:890)(cid:3) (cid:3) the NUSD as its own district and prepare a report for public review by the end of the 2026- 2027 school year. The study must address the option of merging NUSD with another district.
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26-22Page 73The city of Alameda should update its EOP at least every five years.
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26-23Page 73The city of Alameda must conduct in-person emergency preparedness training and take steps to begin the process of receipt of the Grand Jury report.
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26-24Page 73The city of Alameda must expand the reach of emergency preparedness information by, for example, mailing a postcard to all residents, distributing door hangers, and providing inserts in all of the city's electric bills of receipt of the Grand Jury report.
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26-25Page 73Rather than maintain a registry of at-risk residents, the city of Alameda must create partnerships with community groups that represent these individuals to ensure an effective response to an emergency.
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26-26Page 73The city of Alameda must improve inter-department coordination and public notices on all social media platforms during emergencies to ensure consistent and live updates. For example, police, city, and fire sites must give the same information.
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26-27Page 73The city of Alameda must use the emergency messaging templates available in the 2026 EOP to provide consistent, reliable information during an emergency.
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26-28Page 73The city of Alameda should further explore the implementation of an emergency siren system for disaster alerts, similar to the systems that nearby cities use.
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26-29Page 73In order to identify vulnerabilities and opportunities for improvement, the city of Alameda must conduct, and then document with a formal after-action report, exercises to test its emergency plans, in accordance with its EOP requirements.
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26-30Page 73The city of Alameda must establish a requirement for its public safety agencies to prepare after- action reports for events requiring activation of the Emergency Operations Center. 72(cid:3) (cid:3)