The Academy of Alameda Charter School Board
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday September 1, 2016 at 6:30 PM
Location
401 Pacific Avenue, Alameda CA 94501 IA Room (Old Middle School Library)
Directors Present
C. Robie, D. Forbes, L. Cazares, R. Whittaker, S. Youngblood, W. Schaff
Directors Absent
A. Price, M. Robles-Wong
Guests Present
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 Thursday Sep 1, 2016 at 6:39 PM.
C.
Closed Session - Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal Release (§ 54957)
D.
Report Out Regarding Closed Session Agenda Topic: Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal Release (§ 5
No action taken.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes from August 7 Board Retreat
D. Forbes made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 08-07-16 Board Meeting on 08-07-16.
S. Youngblood seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Price |
Absent
|
| M. Robles-Wong |
Absent
|
| W. Schaff |
Aye
|
| R. Whittaker |
Aye
|
| L. Cazares |
Aye
|
| C. Robie |
Aye
|
| S. Youngblood |
Aye
|
| D. Forbes |
Aye
|
B.
Approve Check Register
D. Forbes made a motion to approve the check register.
S. Youngblood seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approve Updated Uniform Complaint Policy
D. Forbes made a motion to approve the Uniform Complaint Policy.
S. Youngblood seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Updated Harassment, Intimidation, Discrimination, and Bullying Policy
D. Forbes made a motion to approve the harassment, intimidation, discrimination, and bullying policy.
S. Youngblood seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Board Communications
A.
Administrative Report - Middle and Elementary Schools
M. Huxley and N. Bullock presented on start-up activities.
B.
Alameda Parcel Tax
During discussion, the AoA Board unanimously supported the renewal of the Measure A Parcel Tax.
IV. Action Items
A.
Approve The Academy of Alameda's Mission Statement
D. Forbes made a motion to approve the new mission statement: "The Academy of Alameda is an equity-centered public school that equips ALL students with the critical thinking skills, knowledge, mindset, and personal qualities so that they are on track for success in college and are inspired to affect change in their communities.'.
S. Youngblood seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Robles-Wong |
Absent
|
| R. Whittaker |
Aye
|
| W. Schaff |
Aye
|
| S. Youngblood |
Aye
|
| C. Robie |
Aye
|
| L. Cazares |
Aye
|
| D. Forbes |
Aye
|
| A. Price |
Absent
|
B.
Create Board Ad Hoc Subcommittees
V. Closing Items
A.
Review September 29 Board Agenda Topics
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
R. Whittaker