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The Academy of Alameda Charter School Board

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday June 15, 2023 at 6:30 PM PDT

Location

Room 106

Agenda

      Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:30 PM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order Discuss David Forbes 1 m
  B. Record Attendance   Damaris Espinosa 2 m
  C. Public Comment on Closed Session topics Discuss David Forbes 5 m
  D. Closed Session: Discuss Christine Chilcott 27 m
   

1. Confidential Student Discipline Matter – Consideration of Potential Expulsion Case No.: 89175

 

2. Executive Director's Goals and Evaluation

 

  
II. Open Public Session 7:05 PM
  A. Report Out on Any Actions From the Closed Session Discuss David Forbes 2 m
  B. The Board Reviews The Academy of Alameda's Mission and Envisioned Future Statements Discuss David Forbes 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.

  
  C. General Public Comments Discuss David Forbes 5 m
III. Consent Agenda 7:13 PM
  A. Approve Draft Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes David Forbes 2 m
    Minutes for Board Meeting on May 25, 2023  
  B. Check Registers & Credit Card Statement Discuss David Forbes 2 m
     
  C. AUSD 23-24 Food Services Contract Vote David Forbes 1 m
   

AUSD Food Services Contract with AoA for the 23-24 School Year

  
     
  D. EdTec Three Year Contract Vote
     
  E. Vote on Consent Agenda Vote David Forbes 1 m
IV. Action Items 7:19 PM
  A. Vote for A Three-year Board of Director Terms Vote David Forbes 10 m
   

The following individuals were nominated to receive a 3-year terms beginning July 1, 2023:

 

  • Keith McCoy
  • Carole Robie
  • Jezra Thompson
  • Kristin Welch

Draft Resolution: The Academy of Alameda Board of Directors votes to accept this board slate for a three year term as presented.

  
  B. Vote for A One-year Board of Director Term Vote David Forbes 5 m
   

The following individual were nominated to receive a 1-year terms beginning July 1, 2023:

 

  • Teresa Ruiz

Draft Resolution: The Academy of Alameda Board of Directors votes to accept this board slate for a one year term beginning July 1 for the 23-24 school year.

  
V. Board Communication 7:34 PM
  A. Board Committee Reports Discuss David Forbes 15 m
   

Reports from the following committees:
 

  • Finance Committee
  • Student Success Committee
  • Governance Committee 
  
  B. Facility Safety Plans Update Discuss Christine Chilcott 25 m
   

An Update on AoA Facility Safety Plans Including 23-24 Williams Walkthrough

  
     
VI. Action Items 8:14 PM
  A. Pay Increase Proposal Vote David Forbes 10 m
   

The board has reviewed multiple options for pay increases for our staff.

 

Draft Motion: To increase the following hourly pay/salary schedules by one step and a 2% for all staff for the 2023-24 School Year (Beginning with their first pay check as designated in the 2023-24 Employee Work Schedule) except for the new middle school principal and the executive director.

  
  B. 2023-24 K-8 School Budget Vote Christine Chilcott 25 m
   

A discussion and vote on the 23-24 K-8 school-wide budget

 

Draft Resolution: The Academy of Alameda Board of Directors votes to approve the 23-24 budget as presented.

  
     
     
     
  C. Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Vote Christine Chilcott 15 m
   

EC 52060 states that the adoption of the Local Control and Accountability Plan by the governing board of the school district will be effective for three years and be updated on or before July 1 of each year. 

 

Draft Resolution: The Academy of Alameda Board votes to approve the Local Control and Accountability Plan as presented.

  
     
     
  D. Student Accountability Report Card (SARC) Vote Christine Chilcott 5 m
   

EC Section 35256 requires the governing school board of each school district to "develop and cause to be implemented" a SARC for each school within their district in which to report school conditions provided in EC Section 33126. To "develop and cause to be implemented" is to "approve." 

 

Draft Resolution: The Academy of Alameda Board votes to accept that the Student Accountability Report Card for The Academy of Alameda was posted on the State of California's SARC website by the February 1, 2023 deadline as required.

  
     
  E. 23-24 Board Meeting Calendar Vote David Forbes 5 m
   

Review and Vote on the 23-24 Board Meeting Calendar

 

Draft Resolution: The Academy of Alameda Board of Directors votes on the 23-24 board meeting calendar as presented.

  
     
  F. Vote For New Board Officer: President Vote David Forbes 5 m
   

Voting for a new board president: Bill Schaff

 

 

Draft Resolution: The Academy of Alameda Board of Directors votes to appoint Bill Schaff for a one year term as board president beginning July 1 for the 23-24 school year.

  
  G. Voting For A New Board Vice President Vote David Forbes 5 m
   

Voting for a new board vice-president: Kristin Welch

 

 

Draft Resolution: The Academy of Alameda Board of Directors votes to appoint Kristin Welch for a one year term as board vice-president beginning July 1 for the 23-24 school year.

  
  H. Voting For A New Board Secretary Vote David Forbes 5 m
   

Voting for a new board secretary: Carole Robie

 

Draft Resolution: The Academy of Alameda Board of Directors votes to appoint Carole Robie for a one year term as board secretary beginning July 1 for the 23-24 school year.

  
  I. Voting For A New Board Treasurer Vote Carole Robie 5 m
   

Voting for a new board treasurer: David Forbes

 

Draft Resolution: The Academy of Alameda Board of Directors votes to appoint David Forbes for a one year term as board treasurer beginning July 1 for the 23-24 school year.

  
  J. Compensation Study Vote David Forbes 10 m
   

A review and vote of the compensation study of Executive Director salaries.

 

Draft Resolution: The Academy of Alameda Board of Directors votes on the compensation study as presented.

  
     
  K. Executive Director Contract Vote David Forbes 10 m
   

A review and vote on the Executive Director's three-year contract

 

Draft Resolution: The Academy of Alameda Board of Directors votes on the Executive Director's contract as presented.

  
     
VII. Closing Items 9:54 PM
  A. Board Member Reports Discuss David Forbes 5 m
  B. Executive Director Report FYI Christine Chilcott 5 m
  C. Upcoming Board Meetings Discuss David Forbes 2 m
   

October 27 Meeting Board Meeting Key Topics Include:

 

  
  D. Adjourn Meeting Vote