The Academy of Alameda Charter School Board
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday August 29, 2019 at 6:30 PM
Location
401 Pacific Avenue, Alameda CA 94501 (AoA Home Office)
Directors Present
A. Price, C. Robie, D. Forbes, K. Zimmerman, Q. Chu, R. Whittaker
Directors Absent
W. Schaff
Guests Present
M. Huxley, M. Thorman, N. Bullock, S. Hottinger, S. Ivery
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
D. Forbes called a meeting of the board of directors of The Academy of Alameda Charter School Board to order on Thursday Aug 29, 2019 at 6:36 PM.
C.
C. Public Comments
No public comments at this time.
D.
The Board of Directors Reviews The Academy of Alameda's Mission and Envisioned Future Statements
M. Thorman & N. Bullock read the mission and envisioned future.
II. II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve August 4 Retreat and August 19 Board Meeting Minutes
Update minutes to read "a governance officer who would take the lead on governance issues."
A. Price made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Retreat on 08-04-19 Board Retreat on 08-04-19.
R. Whittaker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Zimmerman |
Aye
|
| R. Whittaker |
Aye
|
| Q. Chu |
Aye
|
| C. Robie |
Aye
|
| W. Schaff |
Absent
|
| D. Forbes |
Aye
|
| A. Price |
Aye
|
B.
Approve June Check & Credit Card Registers
A. Price made a motion to approve the June check register and June credit card register.
R. Whittaker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Whittaker |
Aye
|
| D. Forbes |
Aye
|
| K. Zimmerman |
Aye
|
| C. Robie |
Aye
|
| Q. Chu |
Aye
|
| W. Schaff |
Absent
|
| A. Price |
Aye
|
C.
Suicide Prevention Policy
Tabled until the next board meeting.
D.
Vote on Consent Agenda
A. Price made a motion to approve the consent agenda, except for the Suicide Prevention Policy, which was tabled for the next Board Meeting.
R. Whittaker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Forbes |
Aye
|
| W. Schaff |
Absent
|
| Q. Chu |
Aye
|
| R. Whittaker |
Aye
|
| A. Price |
Aye
|
| K. Zimmerman |
Aye
|
| C. Robie |
Aye
|
III. Board Communications
A.
Board Member Reports
D. Forbes discussed pending legislation related to charter schools
Q. Chu discussed the following:
Q. Chu discussed the following:
- New Board Member Induction Plan
- Academic Oversight presentations
B.
Executive Director Report
M. Huxley presented on the following topics:
- Organizational Leadership Team - meeting every other week
- Teaching & Learning Meetings focused on academic results - meeting every other week
C.
Principal Reports
N. Bullock presented on the following topics regarding the Elementary School:
- First day of school at full enrollment (K-5)
- Parent Workshops with Tovi Scruggs
- First day of school video & strong welcome from WEB leaders
- Character Strong Advising Curriculum was adopted, SCLT will review the curriculum during the year
D.
Opening of the 2019/20 School Year Enrollment Presentation and Financial Impact
M. Huxley presented on the beginning of the year enrollment for the Elementary and Middle School along with student demographics.
E.
Renewal Update
M. Huxley discussed the timeline for the Middle School charter renewal.
F.
Communication Plan Update
M. Huxley presented on the communication plan draft from Larson Communications.
IV. Action Items:
A.
Approve Employee Handbook
C. Robie made a motion to approve the Employee Handbook.
R. Whittaker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| W. Schaff |
Absent
|
| A. Price |
Aye
|
| Q. Chu |
Aye
|
| D. Forbes |
Aye
|
| K. Zimmerman |
Aye
|
| C. Robie |
Aye
|
| R. Whittaker |
Aye
|
V. Closing Items
A.
Review of Key Agenda Topics for September 12 and September 26 Board Meetings
M. Huxley presented on the upcoming agenda items.
B.
Adjourn Meeting
C. Robie made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
R. Whittaker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Whittaker |
Aye
|
| D. Forbes |
Aye
|
| W. Schaff |
Absent
|
| Q. Chu |
Aye
|
| A. Price |
Aye
|
| K. Zimmerman |
Aye
|
| C. Robie |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Forbes