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


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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

G. Lopez Jr. called a meeting of the board of directors of Amethod Public Schools to order on Wednesday Mar 16, 2022 at 6:05 PM.

B.

Roll Call

C.

Announcements

Some announcements are made along with the introduction of new staff. 

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

J. Azubuike made a motion to approve findings.
N. Driver seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
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

N. Driver made a motion to approve the minutes from 2/16 Regular Meeting of the AMPS Board of Directors on 02-16-22.
J. Azubuike seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
N. Driver
Aye
G. Lopez Jr.
Aye
J. Azubuike
Aye
E. Quiroz
Absent
M. Gonzalez
Aye

B.

Approval of 2022-2023 Academic Calendars

J. Azubuike made a motion to approve calendars.
N. Driver seconded the motion.

Paused for public comment but there were none. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

N. Driver made a motion to approve board waiver.
M. Gonzalez seconded the motion.

Paused for public comment but there were none. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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. 

N. Driver made a motion to Approve the Umpqua Loan as presented.
J. Azubuike seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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. 

N. Driver made a motion to approve second interims.
J. Azubuike seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
N. Driver
Aye
E. Quiroz
Absent
M. Gonzalez
Aye
J. Azubuike
Aye
G. Lopez Jr.
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 7:47 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
G. Lopez Jr.