Amethod Public Schools
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the AMPS Board of Directors
Date and Time
Wednesday August 18, 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/83696379836
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/83696379836
Participating by Telephone: 669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 83696379836
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), J. Azubuike (remote), M. Gonzalez (remote), N. Driver (remote)
Directors Absent
D. Garcia, E. Quiroz
Guests Present
L. Romo (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
G. Lopez Jr. called a meeting of the board of directors of Amethod Public Schools to order on Wednesday Aug 18, 2021 at 6:08 PM.
B.
Roll Call
C.
Announcements
Mr. Ken Kusactay, teacher at John Henry High School makes announcement about John Henry and PBS partnership.
D.
Public/Board Comments
There were no public comments.
Board Member Nick Driver announces a donation of masks made by a non profit company 'It Takes a Village.' Board chair announces meeting with representative from Board on track in conversations related to Board recruitment, retention and basics on Board governance.
Board Member Nick Driver announces a donation of masks made by a non profit company 'It Takes a Village.' Board chair announces meeting with representative from Board on track in conversations related to Board recruitment, retention and basics on Board governance.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of Consent Agenda
N. Driver made a motion to approve the consent agenda items A-F as presented.
J. Azubuike seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Garcia |
Absent
|
| G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
|
| M. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| J. Azubuike |
Aye
|
| N. Driver |
Aye
|
| E. Quiroz |
Absent
|
B.
Approval of Board Minutes 09/09/2020
N. Driver made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Meeting of the AMPS Board of Directors on 09-09-20.
J. Azubuike seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Approval of Board Minutes 06/16/2021
N. Driver made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Meeting of the AMPS Board of Directors on 06-16-21.
J. Azubuike seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Approval of Board Minutes 06/29/2021
N. Driver made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Meeting of the AMPS Board of Directors on 06-29-21.
J. Azubuike seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Approval of Board Minutes 07/21/2021
N. Driver made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting of the AMPS Board of Directors on 07-21-21.
J. Azubuike seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
F.
Approval of Board Minutes 08/02/2021
N. Driver made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Meeting of the AMPS Board of Directors on 08-02-21.
J. Azubuike seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
III. Business
A.
CEO Report
Mrs. Villa makes her report highlighting the return to school for the Oakland region, a professional development event held the last week of July. Villa announces Summit happening on September 17th and a ribbon cutting for 1450 in October. She closes her report in talking about vacant positions in the organization.
B.
Approval of Accelerated Mathematics Plan
Mr. Stephen Chee, math teacher at Oakland Charter High School makes presentation on accelerated mathematics pathway and answers questions from the Board.
N. Driver made a motion to accept the accelerated math pathways program.
M. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Azubuike |
Aye
|
| N. Driver |
Aye
|
| D. Garcia |
Absent
|
| E. Quiroz |
Absent
|
| M. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
|
C.
Approval of AMPS 2021-2022 Finance Handbook
J. Azubuike made a motion to approve the handbook as presented.
M. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
Mike Barr, Chief Business Officer presents the Finance Handbook and answers questions from the Board before voting.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
|
| E. Quiroz |
Absent
|
| D. Garcia |
Absent
|
| N. Driver |
Aye
|
| M. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| J. Azubuike |
Aye
|
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 6:52 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
G. Lopez Jr.