Final

Amethod Public Schools

Regular Meeting of the AMPS Board of Directors

Published on May 13, 2022 at 4:12 PM PDT
Amended on May 16, 2022 at 9:13 AM PDT

Date and Time

Wednesday May 18, 2022 at 6:00 PM PDT

This meeting will be by teleconference pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e).

The Board of Directors (Board) and employees of Amethod Public Schools shall meet via the Zoom meeting platform. Members of the public who wish to access this Board meeting may do so at:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84167170347

 

Participating by Telephone:  669-900-9128  Meeting ID: 8416 717 0347


Public Comment:  Members of the public who wish to comment on an agenda item please physically raise your hand, use the raise hand tool in the zoom meeting platform 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 School Board 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 reserves the right to show or distribute additional information and/or documents to the School Board at the meeting, and will make copies of such documents relating to open session items available to the public upon request.

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) 965-4562. 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   Gilbert Lopez Jr.
  B. Roll Call   Luis Romo
  C. Announcements
   

Introduction of New Staff & Staff Departure

2022 AMPS Visual Arts Showcase and Sale - May 24

  
  D. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items
   

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

  
II. Business I
  A. Approval of Findings Regarding Virtual Board Meetings Pursuant to AB 361 and Government Code Section 54953 Vote Gilbert Lopez Jr.
   

Board findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)

 

The Charter School Board of Directors determines, in accordance with Government Code Section 54953(e)(1)(B), that meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3), the Board has also reconsidered the circumstances of the State of Emergency declared by the Governor on March 4, 2020, and finds the State of Emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the Directors to meet safely in person and/or that State or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing.

  
III. Closed Session
 

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSELANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (two cases)

  
IV. Consent Agenda
  A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes 04/20/2022 Approve Minutes Luis Romo
     
  B. Better 4 You Meals Contract
  C. Board Calendar 2022-2023
V. Business II
  A. CEO Report Discuss
   

Topics discussed during this report include enrollment and attendance data, OUSD Visits, Special Education, and upcoming events.

  
  B. Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP) Public Hearing Discuss
  C. Approval of Benito Juarez Elementary Math Adoption Vote
  D. Approval of Updated Surveillance Systems for all Schools Vote Sylvia Flores
  E. Approval of A-G Improvement Grant Vote Sylvia Flores
  F. Finance Update Discuss Mike Barr
VI. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting

THE ORDER OF BUSINESS MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the order of consideration of matters on this agenda may be changed without prior notice. REASONABLE LIMITATIONS MAY BE PLACED ON PUBLIC TESTIMONY. The Governing Board’s presiding officer reserves the right to impose reasonable time limits on public testimony to ensure that the agenda is completed. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY. Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting of the Governing Board may request assistance by contacting the Amethod Public School Inc., 1450 Marina Way South Second Floor. Richmond, CA 94804; telephone, (510) 965-4562 lromo@amethodschools.org. FOR MORE INFORMATION. For more information concerning this agenda, please contact Amethod Public Schools Main Administration, 1450 Marina Way South Second Floor. Richmond, CA 94804; telephone, (510) 965-4562; Email: lromo@amethodschools.org