The Academy of Alameda Charter School Board
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday November 19, 2020 at 6:30 PM
Directors Present
A. Price (remote), C. Robie (remote), D. Forbes (remote), K. Zimmerman (remote), Q. Chu (remote), R. Brown (remote), R. Whittaker (remote), W. Schaff (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
A. Cameron (remote), L. Rubin (remote), M. Huxley (remote), S. Hottinger (remote), S. Ivery (remote), T. Ammar (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
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 Nov 19, 2020 at 6:32 PM.
B.
Zoom Meeting Agreements and Protocol
C.
Record Board Member Attendance (Roll Call)
D.
The Board Reviews The Academy of Alameda's Mission and Envisioned Future Statements
E.
General Public Comments
Kate Meade - offering assistance with school supplies.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Draft Meeting Minutes
K. Zimmerman made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 10-22-20.
R. Whittaker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Check Register & Credit Card Statement
C.
Vote on Consent Agenda
A. Price made a motion to Approve agenda without minutes from Oct. 22nd meeting.
R. Whittaker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| W. Schaff |
Aye
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| D. Forbes |
Aye
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| Q. Chu |
Aye
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| R. Whittaker |
Aye
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| A. Price |
Aye
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| K. Zimmerman |
Aye
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| C. Robie |
Aye
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| R. Brown |
Aye
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III. Board Communications
A.
Board Member Reports
R. Whittaker - concerns about contact tracing and communication if someone tests positive for COVID-19 based on AUSD/After-school program issue. AoA staff took note and assured that we have a sound contact tracing plan.
B.
Board Committee Reports
Q. Chu gave a brief update on the ED Support Eval Committee.
R. Whittaker gave a brief update on the Marketing & Fundraising Committee.
C. Robie gave a brief update on the Student Success Committee.
W. Schaff gave a brief update on the Board Finance Committee.
R. Whittaker gave a brief update on the Marketing & Fundraising Committee.
C. Robie gave a brief update on the Student Success Committee.
W. Schaff gave a brief update on the Board Finance Committee.
C.
Elementary and Middle School Fall Data Presentation (Update on student successes and challenges)
Amber Cameron, Miranda Thorman and Leah Rubin presented Elementary and Middle School Fall student academic and attendance data. Next steps for the leadership team is to further analyze and address areas of strength and challenges.
D.
Update On Distance Learning Hubs
Miranda Thorman presented on Distance Learning Hubs update.
The second middle school distance learning hub will open on 11/30/20.
M. Huxley presented on Grade 3-5 learning hubs to start on December 7. The Board is advocating for additional distance learning hubs to address the needs of students who are experiencing challenges from learning at home virtually.
The second middle school distance learning hub will open on 11/30/20.
M. Huxley presented on Grade 3-5 learning hubs to start on December 7. The Board is advocating for additional distance learning hubs to address the needs of students who are experiencing challenges from learning at home virtually.
E.
Equity and Inclusion Design Group Meeting Summary Report From Its 11/14/20 Meeting
M.Huxley presented on the Equity and Inclusion Design Group Meeting Summary Report From Its 11/14/20 Meeting
IV. Action Items
A.
The Academy of Alameda's COVID-19 Health and Safety Reopening Plan
Item A A vote on the the Academy of Alameda's COVID-19 Health and Safety Reopening Plan will be tabled until a later date.
B.
Executive Director's Updated Recommendation Regarding AoA's Reopening Plan Timeline
M. Huxley presented on the Executive Director's Updated Recommendation Regarding AoA's Reopening Plan Timeline.
On January 14th, 2021 the board will vote on a plan whether or not to reopen AoA beginning with kindergarten students on January 25th, 2021.
On January 14th, 2021 the board will vote on a plan whether or not to reopen AoA beginning with kindergarten students on January 25th, 2021.
R. Whittaker made a motion to Approve to AoA's Reopening Plan Timeline.
C. Robie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Forbes |
Aye
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| C. Robie |
Aye
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| W. Schaff |
Aye
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| A. Price |
Aye
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| Q. Chu |
Aye
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| R. Brown |
Aye
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| K. Zimmerman |
Aye
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| R. Whittaker |
Aye
|
C.
Board Approved Tagline for The Academy of Alameda
R. Brown made a motion to Approve AoA to adopt the tagline "engage, inspire, and empower socially conscious students".
R. Whittaker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| W. Schaff |
Aye
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| R. Brown |
Aye
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| K. Zimmerman |
Aye
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| D. Forbes |
Aye
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| C. Robie |
Aye
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| Q. Chu |
Aye
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| A. Price |
Aye
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| R. Whittaker |
Aye
|
V. Closing Items
A.
Closed Session: Gov’t Code § 54957(b): Executive Director Goals Update
The Board came back into public session. No action was taken from the closed session.
B.
Review of Key December 15 Board Meeting Agenda Topics
The Executive Director provided a draft of agenda topics for the December 15 meeting including:
- 2019/20 Audit
- 2020/21 1st Interim Report
- New Website Presentation
- Vote on New AoA Logo
- Campus Search and Seizure Board Policy
- Parent Engagement Policy
- Enrollment Report
- Distance Learning Hub Update
C.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:46 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Forbes