Amethod Public Schools

Minutes

Regular Meeting of the AMPS Board of Directors

Date and Time

Wednesday January 19, 2022 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:
 
 
Participating by Telephone:  669-900-9128  Meeting ID: 898 7161 8404

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), M. Gonzalez (remote), N. Driver

Directors Absent

None

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

N. Driver

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 Jan 19, 2022 at 6:07 PM.

B.

Roll Call

C.

Announcements

There were no announcements. 

D.

Public/Board Comments

There were no public comments. 

II. Business I

A.

Approval of Findings regarding Virtual Board meetings pursuant to AB 361 and Government Code Section 54953

J. Azubuike made a motion to Approval of Findings regarding Virtual Board meetings pursuant to AB 361 and Government Code Section 54953.
E. Quiroz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
G. Lopez Jr.
Aye
N. Driver
Absent
E. Quiroz
Aye
J. Azubuike
Aye
M. Gonzalez
Aye

III. Consent Agenda

A.

Approval of Consent Agenda

M. Gonzalez made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items B & C.
J. Azubuike seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Quiroz
Aye
N. Driver
Absent
J. Azubuike
Aye
M. Gonzalez
Aye
G. Lopez Jr.
Aye

B.

Approval of Special Board Minutes 12/15/2021

M. Gonzalez made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Meeting of the AMPS Board of Directors on 12-15-21.
J. Azubuike seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Approval of Board Meeting Minutes 12/15/2021

M. Gonzalez made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Meeting of the AMPS Board of Directors on 12-15-21.
J. Azubuike seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Business II

A.

CEO Report

Evelia Villa makes her presentation. 

B.

Approval of John Henry High School Comprehensive School Safety Plan (CSSP)

J. Azubuike made a motion to Approve the John Henry High School Comprehensive School Safety Plan.
M. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
G. Lopez Jr.
Aye
M. Gonzalez
Aye
E. Quiroz
Aye
J. Azubuike
Aye
N. Driver
Absent

C.

Approval of Lightweks Contract for Hybrid Classroom Setup at Downtown Charter Academy

E. Quiroz made a motion to Approval of Lightweks Contract for Hybrid Classroom Setup at Downtown Charter Academy.
J. Azubuike seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
G. Lopez Jr.
Aye
J. Azubuike
Aye
E. Quiroz
Aye
M. Gonzalez
Aye
N. Driver
Absent

D.

Approval of AMPS Audit for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021

M. Gonzalez made a motion to approve the financials as presented with possible edits to the instructional minutes section of the report.
E. Quiroz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Gonzalez
Aye
N. Driver
Absent
J. Azubuike
Aye
E. Quiroz
Aye
G. Lopez Jr.
Aye
N. Driver arrived at 7:15 PM.

E.

Concerning Measures to Address Ongoing Impacts of COVID-19

E. Quiroz made a motion to approve the Concerning Measures to Address Ongoing Impacts of COVID-19.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
G. Lopez Jr.
Aye
M. Gonzalez
Aye
J. Azubuike
Aye
E. Quiroz
Aye
N. Driver
Aye

V. 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 7:19 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
G. Lopez Jr.