The Academy of Alameda Charter School Board
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday April 27, 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
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 Apr 27, 2017 at 6:47 PM.
C.
Public Comment
No public comment
D.
Closed Session - Gov’t Code § 54956.9.
No closed session.
E.
Vote on Long-Term Facilities Lease
W. Schaff made a motion to approve the long-term facility use with AUSD.
D. Forbes seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Youngblood |
Absent
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| A. Price |
Absent
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| L. Cazares |
Absent
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| W. Schaff |
Aye
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| D. Forbes |
Aye
|
| R. Whittaker |
Aye
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| D. Popalardo |
Aye
|
| C. Robie |
Aye
|
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes from March Board Meetings
C. Robie made a motion to approve minutes from the Special Board Meeting - Closed Session on 03-15-17 and the Regular Board Meeting on 03-23-17. Special Board Meeting - Closed Session on 03-15-17.
W. Schaff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approve Minutes from the March 23, 2017 Board Meeting
C. Robie made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 03-23-17 Board Meeting on 03-23-17.
W. Schaff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approve the March Check Register
C. Robie made a motion to approve the March Check Register.
W. Schaff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Revised Acceleration/Retention Board Policy
C. Robie made a motion to approve the Revised Acceleration / Retention Policy.
W. Schaff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
AOA Elementary School Redesignation Criteria for English Language Learners
C. Robie made a motion to approve the Elementary School Redesignation Criteria for English Language Learners.
W. Schaff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Board Communications
A.
Administrative Report - Middle and Elementary Schools
N. Bullock presented on the $15K raised at the Walk-a-thon, Art Auction & Talent Show fundraiser in two weeks, Seneca Collaboration Model for "Tier 4" students, gave a hiring update (all classroom teachers have been hired), and enrollment looking strong in all grade levels for 17-18.
W. Williams presented on the field trips (Nature Day, Sutro Baths, and College Visits), the upcoming Jog-a-thon for heart monitors, gave a hiring update, and an enrollment update for 17-18.
M. Huxley presented on the upcoming Brown Act Training in May, the Leading for Equity in Complex Systems retreat, the upcoming LCAP Meeting, Finance Committee Meeting, the closing of Lum Elementary, and reorganization work.
W. Williams presented on the field trips (Nature Day, Sutro Baths, and College Visits), the upcoming Jog-a-thon for heart monitors, gave a hiring update, and an enrollment update for 17-18.
M. Huxley presented on the upcoming Brown Act Training in May, the Leading for Equity in Complex Systems retreat, the upcoming LCAP Meeting, Finance Committee Meeting, the closing of Lum Elementary, and reorganization work.
B.
Anti Bias Education at AoA's Elementary School
N. Bullock presented on the Anti-Bias Education philosophy at the Elementary School and how it is integrated into the Social Studies curriculum.
IV. Financial Update
A.
March ES & MS Financials
S. Ivery presented on the financial forecast update and year to date actuals through March. AoA Elem's P-2 came in 1.8 ADA above budget projections and AoA Middle's P-2 came in 0.5 under ADA budget projections. The Elementary is projected to end the year with and Operating Income of $67.2K, and the Middle is projected to end the year with and Operating Income of $68.5K.
B.
17-18 Budget (1st Draft)
S. Ivery presented the draft budget which shows intentional deficit spending in out years. Admin is continuing to look into areas for increases to revenue, including grant writing, and decreases to spending. A revised budget will be brought to the May Board Meeting with input provided from the Finance Committee.
V. Closing Items
A.
May 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 8:55 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
R. Whittaker