Amethod Public Schools
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the AMPS Board of Directors
Date and Time
Wednesday November 17, 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:
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/85927743546
Participating by Telephone: 669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 85927743546
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., J. Azubuike, M. Gonzalez, N. Driver
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
E. Quiroz
Guests Present
L. Romo
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 Nov 17, 2021 at 6:06 AM.
B.
Roll Call
C.
Announcements
Nick Driver congratulates Maribel gonzalez on becoming Executive director of Go public schools.
D.
Public/Board Comments
II. Business I
A.
Approval of Findings regarding Virtual Board meetings pursuant to AB 361 and Government Code Section 54953
N. Driver made a motion to approve findings.
J. Azubuike seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Azubuike |
Aye
|
| E. Quiroz |
Absent
|
| G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
|
| M. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| N. Driver |
Aye
|
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of Consent Agenda
M. Gonzalez made a motion to approve consent agenda as presented including minutes.
J. Azubuike seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Quiroz |
Absent
|
| J. Azubuike |
Aye
|
| M. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| N. Driver |
Aye
|
| G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of Board Minutes 10/20/2021
M. Gonzalez made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Meeting of the AMPS Board of Directors on 10-20-21.
J. Azubuike seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| J. Azubuike |
Aye
|
| N. Driver |
Aye
|
| E. Quiroz |
Absent
|
| G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
|
IV. Business II
A.
CEO Report
Evelia Villa makes her report.
B.
Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Data Presentation
Michael Bradley makes his presentation.
E. Quiroz arrived at 6:30 PM.
V. Closed Session
A.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
The Board took no reportable action.
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 8:01 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
G. Lopez Jr.