Amethod Public Schools

Regular Meeting of the AMPS Board of Directors

Published on June 8, 2026 at 5:44 PM PDT

Date and Time

Thursday June 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM PDT

Location

1450 Marina Way South, Richmond, CA 94804

The Board of Directors (Board) and employees of Amethod Public Schools will be holding this meeting in person at 1450 Marina Way South, Richmond, CA 94804.


Members of the public who wish to attend in person can join us in the Home Office's Board Room at 1450 Marina Way South, Richmond, CA 94804. Or members of the public may meet via the Zoom meeting platform at:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83187954557

 

We also offer two-way teleconference locations for the public to attend in our Oakland school sites:

Downtown Charter Academy- 2000 Dennison St, Oakland, CA 94606

Oakland Charter Academy- 4215 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601

 

 

Participating by Telephone:  669-900-9128  Meeting ID: 831 8795 4557


Public Comment: Members of the public attending in person who wish to comment on an agenda item please fill out a speaker card and submit it to a staff member. Members of the public who are joining via teleconference, please use raise hand tool in the reactions tab located at the bottom of the zoom screen or press star (*) nine if joining by telephone. The Board Chair will call on you. Please note that comments are limited to two minutes. The Board Chair may increase or decrease the time allowed for public comment, depending upon the topic and number of persons wishing to be heard.

Access to Board Materials: A copy of the written materials which have been submitted to the Board of Directors with the agenda relating to open session items may be reviewed by any interested persons on the Amethod Public School’s website at www.amethodschools.org following the posting of the agenda. Amethod may distribute additional information and/or documents to the Board of Directors after the agenda is posted and at the meeting; these items and the full Board packet are available for inspection in the AMPS Board Room (located at 1450 Marina Way S, Richmond, CA 94804) and during the meeting. Any documents distributed to the Board of Directors during the meeting will be posted on the website Agenda following the meeting.

Disability Access: Requests for disability-related modifications or accommodations to participate in this public meeting should be made 72 hours prior to the meeting by calling (510) 436-0172. All efforts will be made for reasonable accommodations. The agenda and public documents can be modified upon request as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE 

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:00 PM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Rodolfo Ornelas 1 m
  B. Record Attendance   Sally Li 1 m
  C. Announcements   1 m
  D. Approval of the Agenda Vote Rodolfo Ornelas 1 m
  E. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items   2 m
   

Members of the public may comment here on non-agenda items that relate to one or
more schools operated by Amethod Public Schools.

 
II. Consent 6:06 PM
  A. Approval of 05/14/2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Rodolfo Ornelas 1 m
    Minutes for Regular Meeting of the AMPS Board of Directors on May 14, 2026  
  B. Approve May Check Register Vote 1 m
     
III. Business l 6:08 PM
  A. Review of Comparable Compensation Data for Charter School CEOs/Executive Directors/Principals Discuss Rodolfo Ornelas 5 m
   

Public comment

 
     
IV. Closed Session 6:13 PM
  A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Discuss 20 m
   

Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 (4 cases)

 
  B. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Gov. Code, § 54957) Discuss 15 m
   

Title: Chief Executive Officer

 
  C. Public Employment Discuss 10 m
   

Title: Chief Executive Officer

 
V. Business ll 6:58 PM
  A. Fiscal Oversight Committee Report FYI Davis Leung 5 m
   

Public comment

 
  B. CEO Report FYI Adrienne Barnes 5 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  C. Review and Consideration of Approval of Consolidated Application for Federal Funding- Downtown Charter Academy Vote Prasanth Mudumby 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  D. Review and Consideration of Approval of Consolidated Application for Federal Funding- John Henry High School Vote Prasanth Mudumby 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  E. Review and Consideration of Approval of Consolidated Application for Federal Funding- Richmond Charter Academy Vote Prasanth Mudumby 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  F. Review and Consideration of Approval of Consolidated Application for Federal Funding- Richmond Charter Elementary - Benito Juarez Vote Prasanth Mudumby 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  G. Review and Consideration of Approval of EPA Spending Plan 2026-2027- Downtown Charter Academy Vote Prasanth Mudumby 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  H. Review and Consideration of Approval of EPA Spending Plan 2026-2027- John Henry High School Vote Prasanth Mudumby 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  I. Review and Consideration of Approval of EPA Spending Plan 2026-2027- Richmond Charter Academy Vote Prasanth Mudumby 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  J. Review and Consideration of Approval of EPA Spending Plan 2026-2027- Richmond Charter Elementary- Benito Juarez Vote Prasanth Mudumby 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  K. Review 2025-26 Local Indicators FYI Mary Busby 5 m
   

For Downtown Charter Academy, John Henry High School, Richmond Charter Academy, and Richmond Charter Elementary- Benito Juarez.

 

Public comment

 
     
  L. Review and Consideration of Adoption of Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) - Downtown Charter Academy Vote Mary Busby 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  M. Review and Consideration of Adoption of Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) - John Henry High School Vote Mary Busby 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  N. Review and Consideration of Adoption of Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) - Richmond Charter Academy Vote Mary Busby 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  O. Review and Consideration of Adoption of Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) - Richmond Charter Elementary - Benito Juarez Vote Mary Busby 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  P. 2026-2027 Budget Presentation FYI Prasanth Mudumby 5 m
   

Public comment

 
  Q. Review and Consideration of Adoption of 2026-2027 Budget - Downtown Charter Academy Vote Prasanth Mudumby 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  R. Review and Consideration of Adoption of 2026-2027 Budget - John Henry High School Vote Prasanth Mudumby 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  S. Review and Consideration of Adoption of 2026-2027 Budget - Richmond Charter Academy Vote Prasanth Mudumby 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  T. Review and Consideration of Adoption of 2026-2027 Budget - Richmond Charter Elementary - Benito Juarez Vote Prasanth Mudumby 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  U. Review and Consideration of Approval of Prop 28 Annual Reports Vote Prasanth Mudumby 3 m
   

For Downtown Charter Academy, John Henry High School, Oakland Charter Academy, Richmond Charter Academy, and Richmond Charter Elementary- Benito Juarez.

Public comment

 
  V. Review and Consideration of Approval of 2026-27 Insurance Proposal Vote Maria Arechiga 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
     
  W. Review and Consideration of Approval of 2026-27 Measure Ed Contract Vote Maria Arechiga 3 m
   

Public comments

 
     
  X. Review and Consideration of Approval of 2026-27 Revolution Foods Addendum Vote Marisol Magana 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  Y. Review and Consideration of Approval of Amendment to Rojas Janitorial Contract Vote Marisol Magana 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  Z. Review and Consideration of Approval of 26-2027 The Education Team (TET) Substitute Contract Vote Adrienne Barnes 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
     
  AA. Review and Consideration of Approval of 26-2027 Scoot Education Substitute Addendum Vote Adrienne Barnes 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  AB. Review and Consideration of Approval of 26-2027 Swing Education Substitute Contract Vote Adrienne Barnes 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  AC. Review and Consideration of Approval of Sub Teacher Source (Industry Specific Solution) Substitute Contract Vote Adrienne Barnes 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  AD. Review and Consideration of Approval of Aya Healthcare 2026-27 Master Contract Vote Mary Busby 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  AE. Review and Consideration of Approval of Ed Sped Solution 2026-27 Master Contract Vote Mary Busby 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  AF. Review and Consideration of Approval of Seneca 2026-27 Master Contract Vote Mary Busby 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  AG. Review and Consideration of Approval of 2026-27 HVAC Legacy Maintenance Agreements Vote Marisol Magana 3 m
   

Agreement covers HVAC for Downtown Charter Academy, 1450 Marina Way South, and John Henry High School.

 

Public comment

 

 
     
  AH. Review and Consideration of Approval of USA Shade Project for Downtown Charter Academy Vote Marisol Magana 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  AI. Review and Consideration of Approval of Custom Painting Contracts Vote Marisol Magana 3 m
   

Contracts are for Downtown Charter Academy, John Henry High School, Richmond Charter Academy, and Richmond Charter Elementary- Benito Juarez.

 

Public comment

 
     
  AJ. Review and Consideration of Approval of Kya HVAC Contract for Benito Juarez Elementary Vote Marisol Magana 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  AK. Review and Consideration of Approval of Garfias Flooring Inc. Replacement and Repair Proposal for Downtown Charter Academy Vote Marisol Magana 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  AL. Review and Consideration of Approval of Bay Pro Landscaping Service Proposals for 1402 and 1450 Marina Way South Vote Marisol Magana 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  AM. Review and Consideration of Approval of Amplify Science & Math Curriculum Quotes Vote Mary Busby 3 m
   

Public comment

 

Downtown Charter Academy - Math & Science

Richmond Charter Academy - Science

Richmond Charter Elementary - Benito Juarez - Science

 
     
  AN. Review and Consideration of Approval of Savvas ELA Curriculum Quotes Vote Mary Busby 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  AO. Review and Consideration of Approval of Family Handbook 2026-2027 Vote Maria Arechiga 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
     
  AP. Review and Consideration of Approval of Employee Handbook 2026-2027 Vote Adrienne Barnes 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  AQ. Review and Consideration of Approval of Oakland Charter Academy Closure Appointee Vote Adrienne Barnes 3 m
   

Public comment

 
  AR. Review and Consideration of Approval of Oakland Charter Academy Closure Plan Vote Adrienne Barnes 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  AS. Review and Consideration of Conditional Approval of Downtown Charter Academy Charter Renewal Petition Vote Adrienne Barnes 5 m
   

Public comment

 
     
     
  AT. Review and Consideration of Conditional Approval of Richmond Charter Elementary- Benito Juarez Charter Renewal Petition Vote Adrienne Barnes 5 m
   

Public comment

 
  AU. Review and Consideration of Approval of Annual Notices Vote Maria Arechiga 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
     
  AV. Review and Consideration of Approval of Student Mobile Device Policy Vote Maria Arechiga 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  AW. Review and Consideration of Approval of Professional Boundaries Policy (SB848) Vote Maria Arechiga 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
     
  AX. Review and Consideration of Approval of Extreme Weather Policy Vote Marisol Magana 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  AY. Review and Consideration of Approval of Wellness Policy Vote Marisol Magana 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
     
  AZ. Review and Consideration of Approval of Updated Fiscal Policies and Procedures Vote Adrienne Barnes 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
     
  BA. Student Enrollment/Recruitment Update & ADA Reflection FYI Marisol Magana 5 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  BB. Staffing/Talent Acquisition and Credentialing Report FYI Vertex Education 5 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  BC. Review and Consideration of Approval of Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators (CL-500)- Downtown Charter Academy Vote Sally Li 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  BD. Review and Consideration of Approval of Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators (CL-500)- Richmond Charter Academy Vote Sally Li 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  BE. Review and Consideration of Approval of Master Purchase Order Vote Marisol Magana 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  BF. Oral Report of Executive Compensation Paid to the Chief Executive Officer Vote Rodolfo Ornelas 3 m
   

Public comment

 
  BG. Approval of Employment Agreement for Chief Executive Officer Vote Rodolfo Ornelas 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
  BH. Review and Consideration of Approval of Amended AMPS Bylaws Vote Rodolfo Ornelas 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
     
  BI. Review and Consideration of Approval of Salary Bands 2026-2027 Vote Adrienne Barnes 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
     
     
  BJ. Review and Consideration of Approval of Board Meeting Calendar 2026-2027 Vote 3 m
   

Public comment

 
     
VI. Closing Items 10:20 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting FYI Rodolfo Ornelas 1 m