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The Academy of Alameda Charter School Board

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday October 21, 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 1 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 6:34 PM
  A. 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.

  
III. Consent Agenda 6:36 PM
  A. Approve Draft Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Jennifer Laird 1 m
    Minutes for Board Meeting on August 2, 2026  
  B. Approve Draft Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Jennifer Laird 1 m
    Minutes for Special Board Meeting on September 8, 2026  
  C. Approve Draft Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Jennifer Laird 1 m
    Minutes for Board Meeting on September 24, 2026  
  D. Approve Draft Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Jennifer Laird 1 m
    Minutes for Special Board Meeting on October 11, 2026  
  E. Vote on Check Registers FYI Jennifer Laird 1 m
  F. Vote on Credit Card Statement FYI Jennifer Laird 1 m
  G. Vote on Consent Calendar Vote Jennifer Laird 2 m
IV. Board Communication 6:44 PM
  A. Financial Presentation and Discussion Discuss Jennifer Laird 15 m
   

Purpose: This is an informational item only

 

Naomi Stewart will present:

 

  • Financial Presentation: FY 26 September Forecast and MYP 
     
  
  B. Academic Presentation Discuss Amy McGeorge 20 m
   

Purpose: This is an informational item only

 

TK-8 Principal, Amy McGeorge, will answer questions on the Elementary and Middle School's academic progress regarding the 25-26 school year data and the 26-27 school year plans.

  
V. Closed Session 7:19 PM
  A. Closed Session Item Discuss Jennifer Laird 30 m
   

The Board and the Executive Director will meet privately in Closed Session. Any action taken during Closed Session will be reported out once Closed Session concludes.

 

Topic(s):

  • Personnel
  
VI. Open Session 7:49 PM
  A. Report Out FYI Jennifer Laird 5 m
   

The Board President will report out any action taken during Closed Session.

  
  B. Board Committee Reports Discuss Jennifer Laird 10 m
   

Reports and Goals from the following committees:
 

  • Finance Committee
  • Governance Committee 
  
VII. Closing Items 8:04 PM
  A. Individual Board Member Reports FYI Jennifer Laird 5 m
  B. Executive Director Report FYI Jennifer Laird 2 m
  C. Upcoming Board Meetings Discuss Jennifer Laird 1 m
   

Special Board Meeting, Saturday, November 7:

26-27 Recommended Reductions and MYP Scenarios

 

Thursday, November 19:

Special Education Update

 

  
  D. Adjourn Meeting FYI Jennifer Laird