Board Meeting Minutes

August 27, 2026, 6:00-8:00 PM

Amethod Public Schools

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday August 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM

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 a two-way teleconference location for the public to attend at our Oakland school site:

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

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

Directors Present

D. Leung, J. Lerma, L. Martinez (remote), M. DiGiorgio, R. Ornelas

Directors Absent

None

Directors who left before the meeting adjourned

L. Martinez

Guests Present

A. Barnes, M. Arechiga

I. Opening Items

A. Call the Meeting to Order

R. Ornelas called a meeting of the board of directors of Amethod Public Schools to order on Thursday Aug 27, 2026 at 6:01 PM.

B. Record Attendance

C. Announcements

No Announcements

D. Approval of the Agenda

R. Ornelas made a motion to Approve the agenda with the removal of item Business II: A and X.

D. Leung seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
R. Ornelas	Aye
J. Lerma	Aye
D. Leung	Aye
M. DiGiorgio	Aye
L. Martinez	Aye

E. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items

II. Consent

A. Approval of 08/13/2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

D. Leung made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Meeting of the AMPS Board of Directors on 08-13-26.

M. DiGiorgio seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
R. Ornelas	Aye
M. DiGiorgio	Aye
D. Leung	Aye
L. Martinez	Aye
J. Lerma	Aye

B. Acceptance of June Check Register

D. Leung made a motion to Approve the consent calendar.

M. DiGiorgio seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
L. Martinez	Aye
J. Lerma	Aye
M. DiGiorgio	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
D. Leung	Aye

C. Acceptance of July Check Register

D. Leung made a motion to Approve the consent calendar.

M. DiGiorgio seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
L. Martinez	Aye
D. Leung	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
J. Lerma	Aye
M. DiGiorgio	Aye

III. Business I

A. HR Presentation

Heather Eyerman provided an talent update to the board reviewing vacancies

IV. Closed Session

A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

No action to report from closed session.

V. Business II

A. CEO Update

Item removed from the agenda.

B. 2025-26 Unaudited Actuals Report

Prasanth Mudumby presented the Unaudited Actuals Report to the board

C. Review and Consideration of Approval of 2025-26 Unaudited Actuals Report - Downtown Charter Academy

D. Leung made a motion to Approve 2025-26 Unaudited Actuals Report - Downtown Charter Academy pending final review by staff.

R. Ornelas seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
D. Leung	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
M. DiGiorgio	Aye
J. Lerma	Aye

D. Review and Consideration of Approval of 2025-26 Unaudited Actuals Report - John Henry High School

J. Lerma made a motion to Approve 2025-26 Unaudited Actuals Report - John Henry High School pending final review by staff.

D. Leung seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
J. Lerma	Aye
D. Leung	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
L. Martinez	Absent
M. DiGiorgio	Aye

E. Review and Consideration of Approval of 2025-26 Unaudited Actuals Report - Oakland Charter Academy

D. Leung made a motion to Approve 2025-26 Unaudited Actuals Report - Oakland Charter Academy pending final review by staff.

M. DiGiorgio seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
M. DiGiorgio	Aye
J. Lerma	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
D. Leung	Aye
L. Martinez	Absent

F. Review and Consideration of Approval of 2025-26 Unaudited Actuals Report - Richmond Charter Academy

R. Ornelas made a motion to Approve 2025-26 Unaudited Actuals Report - Richmond Charter Academy pending final review by staff.

M. DiGiorgio seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
J. Lerma	Aye
M. DiGiorgio	Aye
D. Leung	Aye
L. Martinez	Absent
R. Ornelas	Aye

G. Review and Consideration of Approval of 2025-26 Unaudited Actuals Report - Richmond Charter Elementary - Benito Juarez

M. DiGiorgio made a motion to Approve 2025-26 Unaudited Actuals Report - Richmond Charter Elementary - Benito Juarez pending final review by staff.

R. Ornelas seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
R. Ornelas	Aye
J. Lerma	Aye
M. DiGiorgio	Aye
D. Leung	Aye
L. Martinez	Absent

H. Prop 28 2025-26 Annual Report

Adrienne Barnes presented an overview of Prop 28 reports for the 2025-26 school year

I. Review and Consideration of Approval of 2025-26 Prop 28 Report for Downtown Charter Academy

D. Leung made a motion to Approve Prop 28 Report for Downtown Charter Academy.

M. DiGiorgio seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
D. Leung	Aye
L. Martinez	Aye
J. Lerma	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
M. DiGiorgio	Aye

J. Review and Consideration of Approval of 2025-26 Prop 28 Report for John Henry High School

M. DiGiorgio made a motion to Approve 2025-26 Prop 28 Report for John Henry High School.

R. Ornelas seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
R. Ornelas	Aye
L. Martinez	Aye
M. DiGiorgio	Aye
J. Lerma	Aye
D. Leung	Aye

K. Review and Consideration of Approval of 2025-26 Prop 28 Report for Oakland Charter Academy

D. Leung made a motion to Approve 2025-26 Prop 28 Report for Oakland Charter Academy.

R. Ornelas seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
R. Ornelas	Aye
D. Leung	Aye
M. DiGiorgio	Aye
L. Martinez	Aye
J. Lerma	Aye

L. Review and Consideration of Approval of 2025-26 Prop 28 Report for Richmond Charter Academy

R. Ornelas made a motion to Approve 2025-26 Prop 28 Report for Richmond Charter Academy.

J. Lerma seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
L. Martinez	Aye
J. Lerma	Aye
M. DiGiorgio	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
D. Leung	Aye

M. Review and Consideration of Approval of 2025-26 Prop 28 Report for Richmond Charter Elementary - Benito Juarez

D. Leung made a motion to Approve Prop 28 Report for Richmond Charter Elementary - Benito Juarez.

M. DiGiorgio seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
D. Leung	Aye
J. Lerma	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
M. DiGiorgio	Aye
L. Martinez	Aye

N. 2025-26 Education Protection Account Final Expenditure Report

O. Review and Consideration of Approval of the 2025-26 Education Protection Account Final Expenditure Report - Downtown Charter Academy

M. DiGiorgio made a motion to Approve 2025-26 Education Protection Account Final Expenditure Report - Downtown Charter Academy.

R. Ornelas seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
M. DiGiorgio	Aye
L. Martinez	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
D. Leung	Aye
J. Lerma	Aye

P. Review and Consideration of Approval of the 2025-26 Education Protection Account Final Expenditure Report - John Henry High School

D. Leung made a motion to Approve 2025-26 Education Protection Account Final Expenditure Report - John Henry High School.

R. Ornelas seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
M. DiGiorgio	Aye
J. Lerma	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
L. Martinez	Aye
D. Leung	Aye

Q. Review and Consideration of Approval of the 2025-26 Education Protection Account Final Expenditure Report - Oakland Charter Academy

J. Lerma made a motion to Approve 2025-26 Education Protection Account Final Expenditure Report - Oakland Charter Academy.

D. Leung seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
D. Leung	Aye
L. Martinez	Aye
M. DiGiorgio	Aye
J. Lerma	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye

R. Review and Consideration of Approval of the 2025-26 Education Protection Account Final Expenditure Report - Richmond Charter Academy

M. DiGiorgio made a motion to Approve 2025-26 Education Protection Account Final Expenditure Report - Richmond Charter Academy.

R. Ornelas seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
J. Lerma	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
D. Leung	Aye
M. DiGiorgio	Aye
L. Martinez	Aye

S. Review and Consideration of Approval of the 2025-26 Education Protection Account Final Expenditure Report - Richmond Charter Elementary - Benito Juarez

D. Leung made a motion to Approve 2025-26 Education Protection Account Final Expenditure Report - Richmond Charter Elementary - Benito Juarez.

M. DiGiorgio seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
D. Leung	Aye
J. Lerma	Aye
M. DiGiorgio	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
L. Martinez	Aye

T. Review and Consideration of Approval of Provisional Internship Permits (PIP) Public Notice

J. Lerma made a motion to Approve Provisional Internship Permits (PIP) Public Notice.

R. Ornelas seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
D. Leung	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
J. Lerma	Aye
M. DiGiorgio	Aye
L. Martinez	Aye

U. Review and Consideration of Approval of Contract for AMPS Strategic Planning

D. Leung made a motion to Approve Attuned Contract for Strategic Planning.

R. Ornelas seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
D. Leung	Aye
J. Lerma	Aye
L. Martinez	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
M. DiGiorgio	Aye

V. Review and Consideration of Approval of HopSkipDrive Contract

D. Leung made a motion to Approve HopSkipDrive Contract.

R. Ornelas seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
M. DiGiorgio	Aye
L. Martinez	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
J. Lerma	Aye
D. Leung	Aye

L. Martinez left at 8:05 PM.

W. Review and Consideration of Approval of Zen Educate Contract

D. Leung made a motion to Approve Zen Educate Contract.

M. DiGiorgio seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
M. DiGiorgio	Aye
L. Martinez	Absent
D. Leung	Aye
J. Lerma	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye

X. Review and Consideration of Approval of New Board Member(s)

Y. Review and Consideration of Approval of Officers of the Board

R. Ornelas made a motion to Approve Jorge Lerma as board secretary and Davis Leung as board treasurer.

M. DiGiorgio seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
R. Ornelas	Aye
L. Martinez	Absent
M. DiGiorgio	Aye
J. Lerma	Aye
D. Leung	Aye

VI. Closing Items

A. Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

R. Ornelas

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 Schools Inc., 1450 Marina Way South Second Floor, Richmond, CA 94804; telephone, (510) 436-0172; Email: boardsecretary@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) 436-0172; Email: boardsecretary@amethodschools.org