The Academy of Alameda Charter School Board
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Sunday August 7, 2016 at 9:00 AM
Location
Bill's Office - 980 Atlantic Blvd. Alameda Ca, 94501
Directors Present
A. Price, C. Robie, D. Forbes, L. Cazares, R. Whittaker, S. Youngblood
Directors Absent
M. Robles-Wong, W. Schaff
Guests Present
Cherie Spivey, M. Huxley, N. Bullock, S. Ivery
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
R. Whittaker called a meeting of the board of directors of The Academy of Alameda Charter School Board to order on Sunday Aug 7, 2016 at 9:22 AM.
II. Approve Minutes
A.
Approve minutes from the June 21, 2016 Board Meeting.
D. Forbes made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 06-21-16 Board Meeting on 06-21-16.
C. Robie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Board Communications/Discussion
A.
Continuing to Serve Our Growing Special Education Population At A High Level
The Director of Special Education reporting our the growing SPED population at The Academy and prior year SPED data.
B.
Board Reviews The Academy of Alameda's Mission Statement
The Board reviewed the mission statement put together by the leadership team. The mission statement will be revisited at the 9/1/16 board meeting.
C.
Review Lottery Proposal Options in Preparation for Vote at September Board meeting
Admin discussed the current lottery policy and proposed changes. No action taken.
D.
Presentation of Key Goals for 2016/17 - High Levels of Academic Learning and Community Relationships
Discussion only. No action taken.
E.
Presentation of Select Academic Data from the 2015/16 School Year
Discussion only. No action taken.
F.
Review Proposed Revision to 2016/17 Board Calendar
The board discussed changes to the approved 16-17 calendar to ensure a quorum. Suggestions were made to meet on Tuesday, 11/29/16 and Wednesday, 12/14/16. The current May meeting date may need to be rescheduled due to school events. A revised calendar will be voted on at the 9/1/16 regular board meeting.
G.
Discuss Addition of New AoA Board Ad Hoc Committees
Tabled.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 3:20 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
C. Robie