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:
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.
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 | |
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G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
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N. Driver |
Absent
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E. Quiroz |
Aye
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J. Azubuike |
Aye
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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 | |
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E. Quiroz |
Aye
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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 | |
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G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
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M. Gonzalez |
Aye
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E. Quiroz |
Aye
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J. Azubuike |
Aye
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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 | |
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G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
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J. Azubuike |
Aye
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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 | |
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M. Gonzalez |
Aye
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N. Driver |
Absent
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J. Azubuike |
Aye
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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 | |
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G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
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M. Gonzalez |
Aye
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J. Azubuike |
Aye
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E. Quiroz |
Aye
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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.