1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure as litigation filed pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9: One cases

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This is a meeting of the Board. The Board is composed of 8 voting members and 1 non-voting member, the Executive Director. We are using the following protocols to guide our meeting:
 

• This meeting is being recorded
• If someone wishes to speak during the appropriate time, they will use the ‘raise hand’ icon or will raise their hand on video.
• Please mute yourself when you enter the meeting and while someone else is talking. 
• Make sure your name is spelled correctly. 
• Use reactions to give a "thumbs-up" or "clap."

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.

Draft Motion: The Academy of Alameda Board of Directors votes to approve the audit as presented.

A mid-year update from Middle School Principal, Miranda Thorman

Reports from the following committees:
 

• Facilities Ad Hoc Committee
• Marketing Committee
• Student Success Committee
• Governance Committee 
• Finance Committee

To review current enrollment numbers for the 22-23 school year, marketing efforts and enrollment progress for the 23-24 school year.

An update on the AoA messaging consultant work that has resulted in phrases being determined on that best represent school culture, equity, social justice, approach to learning, as well as the top three words that define the school: diversity, community, and support. The board is being asked to vote on a motto for The Academy of Alameda the best incorporates these three words to represent the school and is something people will remember. 

Draft Motion: The Academy of Alameda Board of Directors votes on the school motto "The Academy of Alameda: A diverse, supportive community for every learner."

Background: The passage of AB 361 allows public bodies to dispense with certain normally applicable Brown Act teleconferencing requirements wherever a public body holds a meeting during a proclaimed state of emergency and one of three conditions are met: 

1. State or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing; or
 
2. The meeting is for the purpose of determining, by a majority vote, whether as a result of the state of emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees; or 

3. The body has determined, by a majority vote, that, as a result of the state of emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees. 

AB 361 provides that if a state of emergency remains in place, a local agency must make the following findings by majority vote every 30 days, in order to continue using the bill’s exemption to the Brown Act teleconferencing rules:

(A) The legislative body has reconsidered the circumstances of the emergency; and 
(B) Either of the following circumstances exists: 
(1) the state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of board members to meet safely in person, or 
(2) State or local officials continue to impose or recommend social distancing measures.

Draft Motion: The Academy of Alameda Board of Directors approves continuing to hold Board meetings and Board committee meetings virtually through February 2023 due to the state of emergency related to COVID-19 that continues to directly impact the ability of board members and attendees to meet safely in person pursuant to AB 361.

February 16 Meeting Board Meeting Key Topics Include:

SARC Presentation

Enrollment Update

Strategic Planning Process

Summer Camp Update