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.

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

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

Topic:

• Personnel

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

Purpose:

CalSTRS is requiring that schools now have qualifying, publicly available employment agreements that outline the nature of employment, compensation, and job duties. 

Beginning July 1, 2027, CalSTRS will only treat an employment agreement as qualifying if it has been approved by the Board of Directors at a public meeting.  

Draft Approval:

The Academy of Alameda Board of Directors votes to approve the Exempt Employment Agreement Template and Non-exempt Employment Agreement Template as presented

Purpose:

Under Education Code section 48000, schools require additional qualifications for Transitional Kindergarten teachers. They need the appropriate base credential and also must show early childhood preparation, which can be met through coursework in child development, a Child Development Teacher Permit, or comparable classroom experience with preschool-age children.

The comparable experience option can be decided on by the School.

Draft Approval:

The Academy of Alameda Board of Directors approves the Requirements for Teachers in Transitional Kindergarten Classes Policy as presented.

Purpose: The Academy of Alameda's Board of Directors will discuss the budget reduction recommendations presented by the Executive Director that will take effect immediately for the 26-27 budget.

The Board will discuss:

• Recommended 26-27 Budget Reductions
• Multi-Year Projections and Scenarios for Sustainability

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 Reductions

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

Purpose: 

The Academy of Alameda's Board of Directors will discuss and vote the budget reduction recommendations presented by the Executive Director that will take effect immediately for the 26-27 budget.

Draft Resolution:

The Academy of Alameda Board of Directors will vote to approve the 26-27 budget reduction recommendations as presented.

Thursday, November 19:

Special Education Report