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The Academy of Alameda Charter School Board

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday March 25, 2026 at 6:30 PM PDT

Location

AoA Room 203

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:30 PM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order Discuss Jennifer Laird 1 m
  B. Record Attendance   Damaris Espinosa 2 m
  C. The Board Reviews The Academy of Alameda's Mission and Envisioned Future Statements   Jennifer Laird 2 m
   

Mission: 

The Academy of Alameda equitably develops students into critical thinkers and life-long learners who navigate the world with integrity, and who apply their learning to empower themselves and their communities. 

Envisioned Future: 

We envision a future where all of our students are successful, and their destinies are not determined by their demographics.

  
II. Open Session 6:35 PM
  A. Public Comment FYI Jennifer Laird 2 m
   

Public comment on the closed session item. Allotted time for comments is two (2) minutes per speaker.

  
III. Closed Session 6:37 PM
  A. Executive Director Contract Discuss Jennifer Laird 30 m
   

The Board of Directors will discuss the Executive Director's contract which currently ends on June 30, 2026.

  
IV. Open Session 7:07 PM
  A. Report Out Any Actions Taken In Closed Session FYI Jennifer Laird 2 m
  B. Public Comment FYI Jennifer Laird 2 m
   

Public comment on any item not listed on the agenda. Allotted time for comments is two (2) minutes per speaker.

  
V. Consent Agenda 7:11 PM
  A. Approve Draft Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Jennifer Laird 2 m
    Minutes for Board Meeting on February 26, 2026  
  B. Check Registers FYI Jennifer Laird 1 m
     
  C. Credit Card Statements FYI Jennifer Laird 1 m
     
  D. Vote on Consent Agenda Vote Jennifer Laird 2 m
VI. Board Communication 7:17 PM
  A. Financial Updates Discuss Jennifer Laird 15 m
   

Naomi Stewart will give a budget update on:

 

  • February 2026 Financials
  
     
  B. Vote on Auditor Vote Jennifer Laird 5 m
   

The board will vote on a three year contract for our audit firm, Christy White. Our authorizer, AUSD, requires a board vote on the auditor contract. The Finance Committee reviewed and approved the new three year contract (2025-26, 2026-27, 2027-28) at the 3/16/26 Finance Committee Meeting.

 

Draft Proposal:

 

The Academy of Alameda Board of Directors approves the three year auditor contract with firm, Christy White, as presented.

  
     
  C. Mid-Year Academic Report Discuss Jennifer Laird 15 m
   

Principal Amy McGeorge will answer questions about the Mid-Year Academic Presentation

  
     
  D. Interventions and Supports FYI Jennifer Laird 20 m
   

Principal Amy McGeorge will answer questions about the Interventions and Supports at the Academy of Alameda used to support students and teachers.

  
     
  E. Board Committee Reports Discuss Jennifer Laird 5 m
   

Reports from the following committees:
 

  • Finance Committee
  • Student Success Committee
  • Governance Committee 
  
VII. Closing Items 8:17 PM
  A. Individual Board Member Reports Discuss Jennifer Laird 2 m
  B. Executive Director Report FYI Christine Chilcott 1 m
  C. Upcoming Board Meetings Discuss Jennifer Laird 1 m
   

April 23:

 

Strategic Plan Update

 

 

  
  D. Adjourn Meeting Jennifer Laird