Amethod Public Schools
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the AMPS Board of Directors
Date and Time
Wednesday October 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM
This meeting will be by teleconference pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e).
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/88112584085
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/88112584085
Participating by Telephone: 669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 88112584085
Public Comment: Members of the public who wish to comment on an agenda item please physically raise your hand, use the raise hand tool in the zoom meeting platform or press star (*) nine if joining by telephone. 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 on an agenda item please physically raise your hand, use the raise hand tool in the zoom meeting platform or press star (*) nine if joining by telephone. 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), N. Driver (remote)
Directors Absent
M. Gonzalez
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 Oct 20, 2021 at 6:06 PM.
B.
Roll Call
C.
Announcements
Evelia Villa dedicates this meeting to Dirk Tillotson. Nick Driver also shares memories with Dirk.
D.
Public/Board Comments
Gabriela Gutierrez acknowledges the home office's assistance during the beginning of the school year. Board member Nick Driver announces he will not be able to attend the RCA ribbon cutting ceremony. Administration announces removal of an item listed on the agenda that will instead be talked about during the closed session.
II. Business I
A.
Approval of Findings regarding Virtual Board meetings pursuant to AB 361 and Government Code Section 54953
E. Quiroz made a motion to approve the findings regarding the virtual Board meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 and Government code section 54953.
N. Driver seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Quiroz |
Aye
|
| N. Driver |
Aye
|
| M. Gonzalez |
Absent
|
| J. Azubuike |
Aye
|
| G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
|
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of Consent Agenda
E. Quiroz made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented with two items, amended attendance policy and the tuition reimbursement policy.
J. Azubuike seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| N. Driver |
Aye
|
| M. Gonzalez |
Absent
|
| G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
|
| J. Azubuike |
Aye
|
| E. Quiroz |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of Board Minutes 09/15/2021
E. Quiroz made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Meeting of the AMPS Board of Directors on 09-15-21.
J. Azubuike seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Azubuike |
Aye
|
| G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
|
| N. Driver |
Aye
|
| M. Gonzalez |
Absent
|
| E. Quiroz |
Aye
|
IV. Business II
A.
CEO Report
Evelia Villa makes a presentation.
B.
Approval of 2101 Livingston Street Lease
This item will be moved to after closed session.
N. Driver made a motion to amend the agenda to move item B to after the closed session.
E. Quiroz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Quiroz |
Aye
|
| G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
|
| M. Gonzalez |
Absent
|
| N. Driver |
Aye
|
| J. Azubuike |
Aye
|
C.
Approval of the 2021-2022 Comprehensive School Safety Plan
Grace Borja present the Safety Plans and take questions from the Board.
E. Quiroz made a motion to approve the comprehensive school safety plans for all six schools as presented.
J. Azubuike seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Azubuike |
Aye
|
| G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
|
| E. Quiroz |
Aye
|
| N. Driver |
Aye
|
| M. Gonzalez |
Absent
|
D.
Approval of Elementary and Secondary School Relief (ESSER) III Expenditure Plan
Sylvia Flores makes presentation and answers questions from the Board.
N. Driver made a motion to approve the Elementary and Secondary School Relief (ESSER) III Expenditure Plans for all six schools.
J. Azubuike seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
|
| M. Gonzalez |
Absent
|
| J. Azubuike |
Aye
|
| E. Quiroz |
Aye
|
| N. Driver |
Aye
|
E.
Amended Employee Handbook 2021-2022
Mike Barr presents the amended change and takes questions from the Board.
E. Quiroz made a motion to approve the Amended Employee Handbook 2021-2022 as presented.
N. Driver seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Quiroz |
Aye
|
| J. Azubuike |
Aye
|
| M. Gonzalez |
Absent
|
| N. Driver |
Aye
|
| G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
|
V. Closed Session
A.
CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Real Property Negotiators:
No action was taken during closed session.
N. Driver made a motion to approve the 2101 Livingston Street Lease.
J. Azubuike seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Azubuike |
Aye
|
| M. Gonzalez |
Absent
|
| N. Driver |
Aye
|
| G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
|
| E. Quiroz |
Aye
|
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 7:31 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
G. Lopez Jr.