Amethod Public Schools
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the AMPS Board of Directors
Date and Time
Wednesday June 16, 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/86398471901
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/86398471901
Participating by Telephone: 669-900-9128 Meeting ID:
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
G. Lopez Jr. (remote), G. Nuno (remote), J. Azubuike (remote), M. Gonzalez (remote), N. Driver (remote), P. Hanley (remote)
Directors Absent
D. Garcia, E. Quiroz
Guests Present
L. Romo
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 Jun 16, 2021 at 6:12 PM.
B.
Roll Call
C.
Announcements
Sylvia Flores makes announcement about the JHHS Annual Scholarship Fundraiser. Xochitl Arechiga & Kiara Jackson announce the OCHS Class of 2011 10 Year Reunion Fundraiser. Bianca Forrester gives an AMPS Farewell.
II. Closed Session (Government Code 5457.7)
A.
Disclosure of Items to be Discussed
Board Chair Hanley announces the items to be discussed during closed session.
B.
Public Comment on Closed Session
No public comments were made.
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.
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
G.
Reconvene from Closed Session
The Board took no reportable action during closed session.
III. Public/Board Comments
A.
Public Comment
Parents speak about their experience at parent university and the trip they took on a boat around the SF bay.
IV. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of Board Meeting Minutes 4/21/2021
These minutes require more work and will be brought back to the next meeting for approval.
B.
Approval of Board Meeting Minutes 5/19/2021
C.
Approval of Special Board Meeting Minutes 05/19/2021
D.
Approval of Board Meeting Minutes 06/02/2021
E.
Uniform/Dress Code Policy
N. Driver made a motion to Approval of the consent agenda with the exception of items A and G. With proviso that itme F will be approved as a final version.
G. Lopez Jr. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| J. Azubuike |
Aye
|
| N. Driver |
Aye
|
| E. Quiroz |
Absent
|
| G. Nuno |
Absent
|
| G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
|
| P. Hanley |
Aye
|
| D. Garcia |
Absent
|
F.
Student Tutoring Program Policy
Item pulled
G.
Approval of Education for Foster & Mobile Youth Policy
Item pulled.
H.
Approval of Section 504 Policy, Procedures, and Parent Rights Regarding Identification, Evaluation and Education
I.
Amended 2021-2022 Oakland School Calendars
J.
Approval of Renewal Contract with BoardOnTrack
K.
Approval of Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Contract Renewal (3 Years)
V. Business
A.
CEO Report
Evelia Villa thanks the Board and will present more information during her yearly report.
B.
AMPS End of Year Report
C.
Approval of the 2021-2022 Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAP) and Review of CA School Dashboard Local Indicators
N. Driver made a motion to approve the LCAPs.
G. Lopez Jr. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
|
| E. Quiroz |
Absent
|
| J. Azubuike |
Aye
|
| D. Garcia |
Absent
|
| P. Hanley |
Aye
|
| N. Driver |
Aye
|
| G. Nuno |
Absent
|
| M. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
D.
Finance Update
Kelly Ellis makes her presentation.
E.
Approval of FY 2021-2022 Budget
G. Lopez Jr. made a motion to approve the FY 2021-2022 Budget as presented.
J. Azubuike seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Quiroz |
Absent
|
| G. Nuno |
Absent
|
| G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
|
| P. Hanley |
Aye
|
| J. Azubuike |
Aye
|
| M. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| D. Garcia |
Absent
|
| N. Driver |
Aye
|
F.
Approval of EdTec Contract
This item is pulled as more discussion is necessary.
G.
2021-2022 Board Meeting Calendar
N. Driver made a motion to approve the Board meeting calendar as presented.
M. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| P. Hanley |
Aye
|
| J. Azubuike |
Aye
|
| E. Quiroz |
Absent
|
| G. Nuno |
Absent
|
| G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
|
| D. Garcia |
Absent
|
| N. Driver |
Aye
|
H.
2021-2022 Board Elections
Mr. Hanley nominates Gilbert Lopez Jr. Mr. Driver nominates Nick Driver Mr. Lopez accepts the nomination. Mr. Driver nominates Ms. Gonzalez for Vice Chair. Ms. Gonzalez nominates Mr. Driver as Vice Chair. Ms. Gonzalez declines the nomination.
There are four positions open and four Board members on the call. The Board decides to bring the other positions to a later meeting.
There are four positions open and four Board members on the call. The Board decides to bring the other positions to a later meeting.
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