The Academy of Alameda Charter School Board
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday August 27, 2020 at 6:30 PM
Directors Present
A. Price, C. Robie, D. Forbes, K. Zimmerman, Q. Chu, R. Brown, R. Whittaker, W. Schaff
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
C. Robie
Guests Present
M. Huxley, Myleka Johnson, S. Hottinger, S. Ivery, T. Ammar
I. Opening Items
A.
Zoom Meeting Agreements and Protocol
T. Ammar read the zoom meeting agreements and protocol.
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 27, 2020 at 6:36 PM.
C.
Record Attendance and Guests (Roll Call)
C. Robie arrived.
D.
Public Comments
No public comments.
E.
The Board Reviews The Academy of Alameda's Mission and Envisioned Future Statements
Amy Price reads AoA's mission and vision statement.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes From the Following Board Meetings: July 20, June 25, August 2
D. Forbes made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 06-25-20.
K. Zimmerman seconded the motion.
Will pull item D.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Forbes |
Aye
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| K. Zimmerman |
Aye
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| Q. Chu |
Aye
|
| A. Price |
Aye
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| W. Schaff |
Aye
|
| R. Brown |
Aye
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| R. Whittaker |
Aye
|
| C. Robie |
Aye
|
B.
Check Register & Credit Card Statement
C.
2020-21 Consolidated Application
D.
Employee Handbook and COVID-19 Related Policies
The board discussed revisions and sought clarifications for the board.
R. Whittaker made a motion to Add Amendments to 20-21 Employee Handbook.
C. Robie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Robie |
Aye
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| W. Schaff |
Aye
|
| D. Forbes |
Aye
|
| A. Price |
Aye
|
| K. Zimmerman |
Aye
|
| R. Whittaker |
Aye
|
| Q. Chu |
Aye
|
| R. Brown |
Aye
|
E.
Vote on Consent Agenda
D. Forbes made a motion to Vote on Consent Agenda.
K. Zimmerman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Zimmerman |
Aye
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| A. Price |
Aye
|
| R. Brown |
Aye
|
| R. Whittaker |
Aye
|
| W. Schaff |
Aye
|
| D. Forbes |
Aye
|
| C. Robie |
Absent
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| Q. Chu |
Aye
|
III. Board Communications
A.
Board Member Reports
R. Whittaker - nothing to report.
Q. Chu - Nothing to report.
A. Price - Thanks to the teachers and staff.
R. Brown - Thanks to the teachers and staff.
K. Zimmerman - Nothing to report.
C. Robie - Thanks to teachers and staff.
B. Schaff - Thank you to staff and ED for communications with families.
Q. Chu - Nothing to report.
A. Price - Thanks to the teachers and staff.
R. Brown - Thanks to the teachers and staff.
K. Zimmerman - Nothing to report.
C. Robie - Thanks to teachers and staff.
B. Schaff - Thank you to staff and ED for communications with families.
B.
Elementary and Middle School Proactive and Responsive Actions to Ensure Strong Attendance
M. Huxley and AoA's principals presented on AoA's Distance Learning Attendance Plan.
C.
Budget Update
Stacie Ivery presented updated the board on budget changes since the June 25 budget. The board will vote on an updated 20-21 budget at its September 29 board meeting.
D.
Learning and Attendance Continuity Plan Overview
M. Huxley gave an overview of the Learning and Attendance Continuity Plan (LCAP). There is a public hearing on September 22nd from 6-7pm. The board will vote on it at the September 29 board meeting.
E.
Suggested Edits to AoA's Mission and Envisioned Future Statements
The board members discussed whether or not they should edit AoA's Mission and Envisioned Future Statement and the general process for altering those two statements.
The board will discuss this topic later in the year.
The board will discuss this topic later in the year.
IV. Action Items
A.
Executive Director Recommendation to Board On AoA's Reopening Plan
Board discussed the proposal to close onsite learning through October 31st 2020.
D. Forbes made a motion to Continue to have AoA closed through October 31st, 2020.
C. Robie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Zimmerman |
Aye
|
| R. Whittaker |
Aye
|
| Q. Chu |
Aye
|
| A. Price |
Aye
|
| D. Forbes |
Aye
|
| R. Brown |
No
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| W. Schaff |
Aye
|
| C. Robie |
Aye
|
B.
Equity and Inclusion Design Team
D. Forbes made a motion to To not include the Equity and Inclusion Design team as an official board committee. The team will present ideas to the board at a future date.
C. Robie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Forbes |
Aye
|
| W. Schaff |
Aye
|
| A. Price |
Aye
|
| C. Robie |
Aye
|
| R. Brown |
Aye
|
| Q. Chu |
Aye
|
| R. Whittaker |
Aye
|
| K. Zimmerman |
Aye
|
V. Closing Items
A.
Review of Key September 29 Board Meeting Agenda Topics
Board discussed additional topics to be added to the September 29th Board Meeting.
B.
Employee Handbook Including COVID-19 Related policies
C.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:08 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Forbes
D. Forbes made a motion to Adjourn meeting.
R. Whittaker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Brown |
Aye
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| K. Zimmerman |
Aye
|
| R. Whittaker |
Aye
|
| Q. Chu |
Aye
|
| D. Forbes |
Aye
|
| C. Robie |
Aye
|
| A. Price |
Aye
|
| W. Schaff |
Aye
|