Amethod Public Schools

Minutes

Regular Meeting of the AMPS Board of Directors

Date and Time

Wednesday May 18, 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/84167170347

 

Participating by Telephone:  669-900-9128  Meeting ID: 8416 717 0347


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ORDER OF BUSINESS MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE 

 

Directors Present

E. Quiroz (remote), G. Lopez Jr. (remote), J. Azubuike (remote)

Directors Absent

M. Gonzalez, N. Driver

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 May 18, 2022 at 6:07 PM.

B.

Roll Call

C.

Announcements

Two staff members announce their departure and one new staff member is welcomed. 

D.

Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items

There were no public comments made.

II. Business I

A.

Approval of Findings Regarding Virtual Board Meetings Pursuant to AB 361 and Government Code Section 54953

E. Quiroz made a motion to approve findings.
J. Azubuike seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Gonzalez
Absent
N. Driver
Absent
J. Azubuike
Aye
G. Lopez Jr.
Aye
E. Quiroz
Aye

III. Consent Agenda

A.

Approval of Board Meeting Minutes 04/20/2022

E. Quiroz made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Meeting of the AMPS Board of Directors on 04-20-22.
J. Azubuike seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Azubuike
Aye
M. Gonzalez
Absent
G. Lopez Jr.
Aye
N. Driver
Absent
E. Quiroz
Aye

B.

Better 4 You Meals Contract

E. Quiroz made a motion to approve the Better 4 You Meals Contract.
J. Azubuike seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Quiroz
Aye
G. Lopez Jr.
Aye
M. Gonzalez
Absent
N. Driver
Absent
J. Azubuike
Aye

C.

Board Calendar 2022-2023

E. Quiroz made a motion to Approve the Board Calendar 2022-2023.
J. Azubuike seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Azubuike
Aye
N. Driver
Absent
E. Quiroz
Aye
M. Gonzalez
Absent
G. Lopez Jr.
Aye

IV. Business II

A.

CEO Report

Evelia Villa makes her report. 

B.

Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP) Public Hearing

C.

Approval of Benito Juarez Elementary Math Adoption

E. Quiroz made a motion to approve math adoption as presented.
G. Lopez Jr. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Azubuike
Abstain
M. Gonzalez
Absent
N. Driver
Absent
G. Lopez Jr.
Aye
E. Quiroz
Aye

D.

Approval of Updated Surveillance Systems for all Schools

J. Azubuike made a motion to approve Updated Surveillance Systems for all Schools.
E. Quiroz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Azubuike
Aye
E. Quiroz
Aye
G. Lopez Jr.
Aye
M. Gonzalez
Absent
N. Driver
Absent

E.

Approval of A-G Improvement Grant

E. Quiroz made a motion to approve the A-G Improvement Grant.
J. Azubuike seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Gonzalez
Absent
E. Quiroz
Aye
J. Azubuike
Aye
G. Lopez Jr.
Aye
N. Driver
Absent

F.

Finance Update

Mike Barr and Marie Arce make their presentation. 

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 8:09 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
G. Lopez Jr.