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
B.
Roll Call
C.
Announcements
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
Roll Call | |
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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
Roll Call | |
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J. Azubuike |
Aye
|
M. Gonzalez |
Absent
|
G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
|
N. Driver |
Absent
|
E. Quiroz |
Aye
|
B.
Better 4 You Meals Contract
Roll Call | |
---|---|
E. Quiroz |
Aye
|
G. Lopez Jr. |
Aye
|
M. Gonzalez |
Absent
|
N. Driver |
Absent
|
J. Azubuike |
Aye
|
C.
Board Calendar 2022-2023
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
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
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
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.
Two staff members announce their departure and one new staff member is welcomed.