Amethod Public Schools

Minutes

Regular Meeting of the AMPS Board of Directors

Date and Time

Wednesday June 15, 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/86239631269

 

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), M. Gonzalez (remote), N. Driver (remote)

Directors Absent

None

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 Jun 15, 2022 at 6:04 PM.

B.

Roll Call

C.

Announcements

There were no announcements made.

D.

Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items

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

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

III. Closed Session

A.

Closed Session Results

The Board voted in favor of the administration's recommendation to expel the students in both expulsion hearings. No action was taken on the CEO evaluation. 

IV. Consent Agenda

A.

Approval of Board Meeting Minutes 05/18/2022

J. Azubuike made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Meeting of the AMPS Board of Directors on 05-18-22.
M. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
G. Lopez Jr.
Aye
J. Azubuike
Aye
E. Quiroz
Aye
M. Gonzalez
Aye
N. Driver
Absent

B.

Approval of Measure Education Contract

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

C.

Approval of AMPS Education Protection Account (EPA) Spending Resolution

J. Azubuike made a motion to approve the AMPS Education Protection Account (EPA) Spending Resolution.
M. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Gonzalez
Aye
J. Azubuike
Aye
G. Lopez Jr.
Aye
N. Driver
Absent
E. Quiroz
Aye

V. Business II

A.

CEO Report

Evelia Villa makes her report. 

B.

Approval of Expanded Learning Opportunity Program Plan (ELO-P)

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

C.

Approval of Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP)

E. Quiroz made a motion to approve the Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP) as presented.
J. Azubuike seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
G. Lopez Jr.
Aye
E. Quiroz
Aye
J. Azubuike
Aye
M. Gonzalez
Aye
N. Driver
Absent

D.

Approval of 2023 Fiscal Year Budget

M. Gonzalez made a motion to approve the 2023 Fiscal Year Budget.
J. Azubuike seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
G. Lopez Jr.
Aye
J. Azubuike
Aye
M. Gonzalez
Aye
N. Driver
Absent
E. Quiroz
Aye

E.

Approval of Charter School Facility Grant Program (Senate Bill 740 Program)

J. Azubuike made a motion to approve the Charter School Facility Grant Program (Senate Bill 740 Program).
E. Quiroz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Gonzalez
Aye
G. Lopez Jr.
Aye
N. Driver
Absent
E. Quiroz
Aye
J. Azubuike
Aye

F.

Northwestern Evaluation Association (NWEA): End of Year Assessment

Michel Bradley makes his presentation. 

G.

Approval of Ed. Sped Solutions Contract

E. Quiroz made a motion to approve the CEO a $200,000 spending limit for SPED department.
M. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
G. Lopez Jr.
Aye
E. Quiroz
Aye
M. Gonzalez
Aye
J. Azubuike
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 10:27 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
G. Lopez Jr.