Amethod Public Schools
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the AMPS Board of Directors
Date and Time
Wednesday April 21, 2021 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:
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:
Participating by Telephone: 669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 81933091596
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), J. Azubuike (remote), M. Gonzalez (remote), P. Hanley (remote)
Directors Absent
N. Driver
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 Apr 21, 2021 at 6:10 PM.
B.
Roll Call
C.
Announcements
Public disclosure Form 700 due by April 1st. We will pull both Item C. Attendance Policy and Item D. Approval of Student Wellness Policy from the consent agenda. They require more revisions. We will bring them back at a future meeting. The finance committee met yesterday and we will also pull item J. Approval for the Financing for the Construction Contract and we will have to schedule another meeting later this moth to approve that, it requires more time to come to a resolution.
II. Closed Session (Government Code 5457.7)
A.
Disclosure of Items to be Discussed
Closed session concerning the Public Employee Appointment: CEO.
B.
Public Comment on Closed Session
C.
Recess to Closed Session
D.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One case
E.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One case
F.
Public Employee Appointment / Discussion, Position: Chief Executive Officer (Government Code Section 54957)
G.
Reconvene from Closed Session
The Board took no reportable action.
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
E. Quiroz made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented.
G. Lopez Jr. seconded the motion.
Item D, Approval of Student Wellness Policy will be removed from the consent agenda.
B.
Approval of Amended Title IX, Harassment, Intimidation, Discrimination, and Bullying Policy
C.
Approval of Attendance Policy
D.
Approval of Student Wellness Policy
E.
Approval of Parent and Family Engagement Policy
F.
Approve Contract with Civic Innovations for assistance with Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
G.
Approval of Charter School Facility Grant Program (SB740) Funding Application
H.
Approve Dell Chromebook Laptop Purchase
I.
Approve Board Resolution concerning Special Education Maintenance of Effort Allocation
J.
Approve of 2021-2022 Futures Education Contract for Special Education Services and Authority of CEO to Approve Amendments for an additional $200,000
K.
Approve Contract with Measure Education
IV. Business
A.
Review of Comparable Compensation Data for Charter School CEO's/Superintendents/Executive Directors
This compensation data includes an overview of CEO salaries in different markets. Information shared was complied by EdTec.
B.
Oral Report of Executive Compensation Paid to the CEO
State law requires Board Chair to indicate the CEO employment the following; base salary of $192,500.
C.
Approval of Employment Agreement for CEO
The Board and Mrs. Villa agreed on 3yr contract as the AMPS CEO.
M. Gonzalez made a motion to approve CEO Employment agreement.
E. Quiroz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Quiroz |
Aye
|
| G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
|
| P. Hanley |
Aye
|
| N. Driver |
Absent
|
| J. Azubuike |
Aye
|
| M. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
D.
CEO Report and School Reopening Update
This item is moved lower on the agenda to allow students and teachers to speak first.
E.
Finance Update
Kelly Ellis gives her finance report.
F.
Instructional Update
This month's school highlight is Oakland Charter High School. OCHS presents their art program and projects they worked on during the pandemic.
G.
Approve Contract for Low Voltage Construction Work for 1450 Marina Way South Project
E. Quiroz made a motion to approve contract as presented.
G. Lopez Jr. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. 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 9:21 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
P. Hanley