Amethod Public Schools
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the AMPS Board of Directors
Date and Time
Wednesday October 14, 2020 at 6:00 PM
This meeting will be by teleconference pursuant to Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-29-20.
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/88475829336
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/88475829336
Participating by Telephone: 669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 884 7582 9336
Public Comment: Members of the public who wish to comment about an agenda item please send an email to lromo@amethodschools.org with your name, email address, and your zoom name (if different) and the item under which you would like to comment before the item begins. 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 will be submitted to the School Board may be reviewed by any interested persons on the Amethod Public School’s website at www.amethodschools.org along with this agenda following the posting of the agenda at least 72 hours in advance of this 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) 701 -2415. 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.
Public Comment: Members of the public who wish to comment about an agenda item please send an email to lromo@amethodschools.org with your name, email address, and your zoom name (if different) and the item under which you would like to comment before the item begins. 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 will be submitted to the School Board may be reviewed by any interested persons on the Amethod Public School’s website at www.amethodschools.org along with this agenda following the posting of the agenda at least 72 hours in advance of this 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) 701 -2415. 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
E. Quiroz (remote), G. Lopez Jr. (remote), M. Gonzalez (remote), N. Driver (remote), P. Hanley (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
E. Villa (remote), L. Romo (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
P. Hanley called a meeting of the board of directors of Amethod Public Schools to order on Wednesday Oct 14, 2020 at 6:08 PM.
B.
Roll Call
C.
Announcements
Not Any
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of Board Minutes
E. Quiroz made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Meeting of the AMPS Board of Directors on 09-28-20.
G. Lopez Jr. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Business
A.
CEO Report
Mrs. Villa makes presentation.
B.
Chief Executive Search Process-Discussion with Leadership Associates
Leadership Associates makes their presentation during which they outline the process and key persons involved. February 10, 2020 at 5pm was discussed as a potential date for a Special Board Meeting to review applicants and select finalists. Interview date scheduled 10a-2p on 2/18 and 2/19.
In talks about planning community input sessions with key stakeholders, leaders suggest November 17-18th. Board affirms stakeholder group; teachers, support staff, parent groups, home office staff, site directors.
Discussion around qualities desired qualities in a CEO, strengths and challenges in the organization.
In talks about planning community input sessions with key stakeholders, leaders suggest November 17-18th. Board affirms stakeholder group; teachers, support staff, parent groups, home office staff, site directors.
Discussion around qualities desired qualities in a CEO, strengths and challenges in the organization.
C.
AMPS COVID 19 Task Force Update
Bianca Forrester makes presentation.
D.
Impact Advisers Project Update
Jorge Lopez makes presentation.
IV. 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 10:56 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
P. Hanley
Documents used during the meeting
- 2020_09_28_board_meeting_minutes.pdf
- Amethod Survey - English.pdf
- Input Sessions, Examples of Groups to Invite .docx
- Amethod - Proposed Timeline.pdf
- Amethod - Board Initial Meeting Discussion Outline.pdf
- C-19 Task Force Board Update.pdf
- IC Project Update FNL10.20.pptx