Amethod Public Schools
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the AMPS Board of Directors
Date and Time
Wednesday May 19, 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:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85121761696
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/85121761696
Participating by Telephone: 669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 85121761696
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 May 19, 2021 at 6:05 PM.
B.
Roll Call
C.
Announcements
Evelia Villa announces the departure of Felix Cabrera from the organization and Oakland Charter High School specifically.
II. Report of the Nominating Committee
A.
Nomination of Guadalupe Nuno
E. Quiroz made a motion to accept nominations.
M. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Nomination of Diego Garcia
E. Quiroz made a motion to approve Diego Garcia to the Board of Directors.
G. Lopez Jr. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Closed Session (Government Code 5457.7)
A.
Disclosure of Items to be Discussed
Anticipated litigation and CEO evaluation.
B.
Public Comment on Closed Session
C.
Recess to Closed Session
D.
Public Employee Evaluation / Discussion, Position: Chief Executive Officer (Government Code Section 54957)
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.
Reconvene from Closed Session
The Board took no reportable action. There were no Board or public comments.
IV. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of Board Meeting Minutes 4-21-2021
Item A. Approval of Board Minutes is pulled.
E. Quiroz made a motion to approve consent agenda (A-H) with the exception of item A and D.
M. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
Item D is later approved with edits discussed.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approval of Suicide Prevention Policy
C.
Approval of 2021-2022 Wellness Policy
D.
Approval of Student Freedom of Speech and Expression Policy
This item was going to be pulled but with the edits Mr. Hanley explains were made, it is ready to be approved.
E. Quiroz made a motion to approve policy with edits discussed.
G. Lopez Jr. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approval of Pacific Office Automation Contract
F.
Approval of School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) Plans
G.
Approval of Renewal Contract with Better 4 You Meals
H.
Approval of Science Curriculum for Benito Juarez Elementary
V. Business
A.
CEO Report
Evelia Villa states she would like to go last so that teachers and students can present before her.
B.
Approval of AMPS Education Protection Account (EPA) Spending Resolution
Kelly Ellis gives an explanation on this item and entertains any questions.
G. Lopez Jr. made a motion to approve the resolution as presented.
E. Quiroz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Instructional Update
School Highlight: Downtown Charter Academy. Ms. Lee - Site Director introduces her team and present on achievements and projects happening at the school.
D.
Approval of High School Math Curriculum Adoption
Felix Cabrera, John Shifton and Stephen Chee present the Math Curriculum adoption.
G. Lopez Jr. made a motion to approve the high school curriculum adoption.
M. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Hanley |
Aye
|
| J. Azubuike |
Abstain
|
| G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
|
| M. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| N. Driver |
Absent
|
| E. Quiroz |
Aye
|
E.
Approval of High School Science Curriculum Adoption
M. Gonzalez made a motion to approve the high school science curriculum adoption.
E. Quiroz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Approval of Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO) Grant
E. Quiroz made a motion to approve the extended learning opportunity grant as presented.
J. Azubuike seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Public Hearing of the Draft 2021-2022 Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP)
The Board decides the LCAPs are not complete enough to have a public hearing.
H.
Board Review of the Draft 2021-2022 Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP)
The Board will bring this item back at a different meeting.
I.
Update on Construction Project at 1450 Marina Way South
Evelia Villa provides an update to the construction project at 1450 Marina Way South.
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 9:29 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
P. Hanley