Amethod Public Schools
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the AMPS Board of Directors
Date and Time
Wednesday March 16, 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:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88909640284
Participating by Telephone: 669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 889 0964 0284
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
G. Lopez Jr. (remote), J. Azubuike (remote), M. Gonzalez (remote), N. Driver (remote)
Directors Absent
E. Quiroz
Guests Present
L. Romo (remote), M. Barr (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Roll Call
C.
Announcements
D.
Public/Board Comments
There were no public or board comments.
II. Business I
A.
Approval of Findings regarding Virtual Board meetings pursuant to AB 361 and Government Code Section 54953
Roll Call | |
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G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
|
M. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
J. Azubuike |
Aye
|
N. Driver |
Aye
|
E. Quiroz |
Absent
|
III. Closed Session
A.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
There was no reportable action taken during the closed session.
IV. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of Board Meeting Minutes 02/16/2022
Roll Call | |
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N. Driver |
Aye
|
G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
|
J. Azubuike |
Aye
|
E. Quiroz |
Absent
|
M. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of 2022-2023 Academic Calendars
Paused for public comment but there were none.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
E. Quiroz |
Absent
|
M. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
N. Driver |
Aye
|
G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
|
J. Azubuike |
Aye
|
C.
Approval of Physical Education Board Waiver
Paused for public comment but there were none.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
N. Driver |
Aye
|
G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
|
J. Azubuike |
Aye
|
E. Quiroz |
Absent
|
M. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
V. Business II
A.
CEO Report
There was no CEO report, it was moved to the next meeting.
B.
Approval of Umpqua Loan
Mike Barr presents to the Board.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
E. Quiroz |
Absent
|
M. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
N. Driver |
Aye
|
G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
|
J. Azubuike |
Aye
|
C.
Approval of Second Interims
Mike Barr makes this presentation.
Roll Call | |
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N. Driver |
Aye
|
E. Quiroz |
Absent
|
M. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
J. Azubuike |
Aye
|
G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
|
Some announcements are made along with the introduction of new staff.