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The Academy of Alameda Charter School Board

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday June 13, 2024 at 6:30 PM PDT

Agenda

      Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:30 PM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order Discuss William Schaff 1 m
  B. Record Attendance   Ivet Castro Sanchez 2 m
II. Open Session 6:33 PM
  A. Public Comment FYI William Schaff 5 m
   

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

  
III. Consent Agenda 6:38 PM
  A. Approve Draft Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes William Schaff 2 m
    Approve minutes for Board Meeting on May 23, 2024  
  B. Check Registers FYI William Schaff 1 m
  C. Credit Card Statements FYI William Schaff 1 m
  D. Application for Title Funds FYI William Schaff 1 m
   

Voting for approval to continue applying for the same Title grants:

 

  • Title I, Part A (Basic Grant)
  • Title II, Part A (Supporting Effective Instruction)
  • Title III English Learner
  • Title IV, Part A (Student and School Support)
  
  E. EPA Expenditures FYI William Schaff 1 m
   

Approving the estimated amount in AoA's 24-25 budget to be spent using Education Protection Account (EPA) funds.

 

Background:

The Education Protection Account (EPA) was created in November 2012 by Proposition 30, The Schools and Local Public Safety Protection Act of 2012, and it was implemented in 2013. The EPA is governed by Section 36 of Article XIII of the California Constitution, which was amended by Proposition 55 in November 2016. 
(California Department of Education Website)

  
  F. Prop 28 Annual Spending Plan 5 m
   

Approval for AoA's annual spending plan for the Prop 28 funds

 

Background:

Proposition 28—Arts and Music in Schools Funding

The Arts and Music in Schools (AMS) initiative provides additional funding for arts education in California public schools.


(California Department of Education Website)

  
  G. AUSD 24-25 Food Services Contract FYI William Schaff 1 m
  H. AUSD and AoA 24-25 General, Fiscal, and Operational MOU FYI William Schaff 1 m
   

This Memorandum of Understanding between the Alameda Unified School District and Academy of Alameda for 2024-25.

  
  I. Vote on Consent Agenda Vote William Schaff 1 m
IV. Action Items 6:52 PM
  A. The following individuals were nominated to receive a 3-year term beginning July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027: Vote William Schaff 5 m
   

Nomination for 24-27 Term: 
 

  • Bill Schaff 
  • Jennifer Laird 
  • Macheo Payne

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 Slate of Officers Vote William Schaff 5 m
   
  • Chair of the Board: Bill Schaff
  • Vice Chair: Keith McCoy 
  • Secretary: Carole Robie 
  • Treasurer: David Forbes

 

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 24-25 school year.

  
  C. Approve 24-25 Board Meeting Calendar Vote William Schaff 5 m
   

The approval of the 2024-24 Board of Director Meeting Calendar

 

Draft Resolution: 

The Academy of Alameda Board of Directors votes to approve the 2024-25 Board Meeting Calendar as presented

 

 

  
  D. Vote on the LCAP and Local Indicators Vote Christine Chilcott 20 m
   

Executive Director Chilcott will give an updated presentation on on the LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) and the accompanying Local Indicators.

 

What are Local Indicators?

California's accountability system is based on a multiple measures system that assesses how local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools are meeting the needs of their students. Those LCFF (Local Control Funding Formula) priorities for which there is no state level data collected are referred to as local indicators. 

 

The seven local indicators are:

  • Basic Services and Conditions (Priority 1)
  • Implementation of State Academic Standards (Priority 2)
  • Parent and Family Engagement (Priority 3)
  • School Climate (Priority 6)
  • Access to a Broad Course of Study (Priority 7)
  • Coordination of Services for Expelled Students (Priority 9, for county offices of education [COEs] only)
  • Coordination of Services for Foster Youth (Priority 10, for COEs only) 

 

Draft Resolution: 

The Academy of Alameda Board of Directors votes on the LCAP and the Local Indicators as presented.

  
  E. Vote on the 2024-25 TK-8 Schoolwide Budget Vote William Schaff 15 m
   

A discussion and vote on the 24-25 AoA TK-8 school-wide budget

 

Draft Resolution: 

The Academy of Alameda Board of Directors votes to approve the 24-25 budget as presented.

 

 

  
  F. Approval of the Updated Title IX Policy Vote William Schaff 5 m
   

The Title IX has been updated and was previously combined with the Harassment, Intimidation, Discrimination and Bullying Policy. Due to the complexities of the new Title IX policy, they are now separated into two policies. 

 

The new Title IX policy will take effect August 1, 2024. Until then, the current the Title IX, Harassment, Intimidation, Discrimination and Bullying Policy will remain in place.

 

Draft Resolution: 
The Academy of Alameda Board of Directors votes to approve the new Title IX policy as it is presented, to take effect August 1, 2024.

 

  
  G. Approval of the New Harassment, Intimidation, Discrimination and Bullying Policy Vote William Schaff 5 m
   

The Harassment, Intimidation, Discrimination and Bullying Policy was previously combined with Title IX . Due to the complexities of the new Title IX policy, they are now separated into two policies. 

 

The new the Harassment, Intimidation, Discrimination and Bullying policy will take effect August 1, 2024. Until then, the current the Title IX, Harassment, Intimidation, Discrimination and Bullying Policy will remain in place.

 

Draft Resolution: 
The Academy of Alameda Board of Directors votes to approve the new Harassment, Intimidation, Discrimination and Bullying policy as it is presented, to take effect August 1, 2024.

  
  H. Approve the Charter Renewal Petition Vote William Schaff 15 m
   

The Academy of Alameda is going for early charter renewal in fall 2024. Although AoA's current charter does not expire until June 30, 2026, AoA is going for early charter renewal since we have a supportive AUSD school board and we are in the high track for our state dashboard reporting which gives AoA an automatic 5-7 year renewal. AoA is requesting the full seven year renewal term, July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2032.

 

 

  
  I. Vote on the Executive Director Compensation Vote William Schaff 10 m
   

A review and vote on the Executive Director's 2024-25 compensation per her three year contract, 2023-26.

  
V. Board Communication 8:17 PM
  A. Board Committee Reports Discuss William Schaff 15 m
   

Reports from the following committees:
 

  • Finance Committee
  • Student Success Committee
  • Governance Committee 
  
VI. Closing Items 8:32 PM
  A. Individual Board Member Reports FYI William Schaff 5 m
  B. Executive Director Report FYI Christine Chilcott 5 m
  C. Upcoming Board Meetings FYI William Schaff 2 m
   

Sunday, August 4 :

 

Board Retreat 

 

  
  D. Adjourn Meeting William Schaff