The Academy of Alameda Charter School Board
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday March 23, 2017 at 6:30 PM
Location
401 Pacific Avenue, Alameda CA 94501- Room 203 (1st Quad Upstairs)
Directors Present
C. Robie, D. Forbes, D. Popalardo, R. Whittaker, W. Schaff
Directors Absent
A. Price, L. Cazares, S. Youngblood
Guests Present
Kate McHenry, Lorna Williams, M. Huxley, N. Bullock, S. Ivery, W. Williams
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 Mar 23, 2017 at 6:38 PM.
C.
Public Comment
No public comment
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes
D. Popalardo made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 02-23-17. Board Meeting on 02-23-17.
C. Robie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Forbes |
Aye
|
| L. Cazares |
Absent
|
| C. Robie |
Aye
|
| A. Price |
Absent
|
| D. Popalardo |
Aye
|
| S. Youngblood |
Absent
|
| W. Schaff |
Aye
|
| R. Whittaker |
Aye
|
B.
Approve the February Check Register
D. Popalardo made a motion to approve the February check register.
C. Robie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| W. Schaff |
Aye
|
| C. Robie |
Aye
|
| D. Forbes |
Aye
|
| L. Cazares |
Absent
|
| A. Price |
Absent
|
| R. Whittaker |
Aye
|
| S. Youngblood |
Absent
|
| D. Popalardo |
Aye
|
C.
Revised Visitor's Policy
D. Popalardo made a motion to approve the Visitor's policy.
C. Robie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Robie |
Aye
|
| D. Popalardo |
Aye
|
| A. Price |
Absent
|
| W. Schaff |
Aye
|
| R. Whittaker |
Aye
|
| D. Forbes |
Aye
|
| S. Youngblood |
Absent
|
| L. Cazares |
Absent
|
D.
Approve Elem & Middle School 2nd Interim
D. Popalardo made a motion to approve the 2nd Interim report for the elementary and middle school.
C. Robie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Cazares |
Absent
|
| R. Whittaker |
Aye
|
| W. Schaff |
Aye
|
| D. Popalardo |
Aye
|
| D. Forbes |
Aye
|
| A. Price |
Absent
|
| C. Robie |
Aye
|
III. Board Communications
A.
6th/7th Grade Math Intervention Program Overview
K. McHenry and L. Williams presented on the current math intervention program and strategies for improving the program in the future. Board Members discussed parent education programs and strategies for increasing attendance at summer school intervention.
B.
Administrative Report - Middle and Elementary Schools
N. Bullock presented on 95% attendance at Parent-Teacher conferences, Summer School & Summer Camp registrations, and Bingo Night. W. Williams presented on current staffing and a hiring update, upcoming events, and Affinity Groups with the staff. M. Huxley presented on the Lottery, Prop 39, the CCSA Conference, the Leading for Equity in Complex Systems Institute, and AEF's Salute to Education on 4/21.
C.
Board Subcommittee Shareout
M. Huxley discussed Prop 39 updated deadlines.
IV. Financial Update
A.
February Financials
S. Ivery presented on the current financial statements through February. Both school are projected to have positive operating incomes, with adequate reserves.
B.
Review New Positions in Preparation for the April Budget
M. Huxley, W. Williams, and N. Bullock presented on new positions for 17-18, the data supporting the proposed positions, and equity issues surrounding the positions.
V. Closing Items
A.
April Board Agenda Topics
B.
Closed Session - Gov’t Code § 54956.9.
No closed session.
C.
Adjourn Meeting
C. Robie made a motion to to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM.
D. Forbes seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
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,
C. Robie