The Academy of Alameda Charter School Board
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday April 22, 2021 at 6:00 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), M. Thorman (remote), S. Hottinger (remote), S. Ivery (remote), T. Ammar (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Board Member Attendance (Roll Call)
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 Apr 22, 2021 at 6:00 PM.
C.
Closed Session: Gov’t Code § 54957(b): Executive Director Job Description
The Board went into closed session at 6:05 pm.
K. Zimmerman came late.
D.
Return to Public Session
The Board returned to open session at 6:37 pm. No action was taken in closed sesson.
E.
Zoom Meeting Agreements and Protocol
T. Ammar read the zoom meeting agreements and protocols.
F.
The Board Reviews The Academy of Alameda's Mission and Envisioned Future Statements
G.
General Public Comments
There were no public comments.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Draft Meeting Minutes
R. Whittaker made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 03-25-21.
A. Price seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Whittaker |
Aye
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| R. Brown |
Aye
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| K. Zimmerman |
Aye
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| D. Forbes |
Aye
|
| A. Price |
Aye
|
| W. Schaff |
Aye
|
| Q. Chu |
Aye
|
| C. Robie |
Aye
|
B.
Check Register & Credit Card Statement
C.
Vote on Consent Agenda
R. Whittaker made a motion to Approve the consent agenda.
A. Price seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Board Communications
A.
Board Committee Reports
C. Robie reported on the Student Success Committee meeting that took place on April 7th, including the possibility of school reopening fully in the fall and the program and resources need to support students at both schools at a high level both academically and social emotionally. One of the agenda topics later that evening was a presentation from the instructional staff who serve on the Student Success Committee.
B.
The Academy of Alameda's Reopening Schools' Update
M. Huxley presented key highlights from the successful elementary and middle school reopening plan that included approximately 60% of students returning to in-person learning on AoA's campus.
C.
Overview of K-5 and 6-8 2021/22 School Programs
M. Thorman, L. Rubin, and A. Cameron presented an overview of K-5 and 6-8 2021/22 School programs, including staffing and academic and social-emotional programs to support the success of all students.
IV. Action Items
A.
Resolution For a Full Day In-Person K-8 Instructional Program Beginning Fall, 2021/22
M. Huxley gave a description of the Board Resolution in support of a full day of in-person instruction beginning Fall, 2021/22.
R. Whittaker made a motion to Approve AoA Board of Directors Resolution number: 042221.
C. Robie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Brown |
Absent
|
| A. Price |
Aye
|
| Q. Chu |
Aye
|
| R. Whittaker |
Aye
|
| C. Robie |
Aye
|
| D. Forbes |
Aye
|
| K. Zimmerman |
Aye
|
| W. Schaff |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of Contract With Edmo to Facilitate the Middle School's Summer Program
M. Huxley presented on the Approval of Contract With Edmo to Facilitate the Middle School's Summer Program.
C. Robie stated that she is concerned that families will need to indicate whether or not they can afford the summer program.
A. Price and K. Zimmerman echoed Carole's concern.
A member of the public gave a comment.
R. Whittaker made a motion to Approve the MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
by and between
Edventure More (EDMO) and Academy of Alameda with the understanding that an equitable enrollment process would be implemented.
C. Robie seconded the motion.
Q. Chu had a question regarding the number of students that AoA has the compacity to serve in the summer program. She also asked about the dates of the program.
K. Zimmerman stated that she would like the name of the summer program changed to "Enrichment Program," instead of the school's summer program.
R. Whittaker stated that he would like to know the total cost of the summer program.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| W. Schaff |
Aye
|
| Q. Chu |
Aye
|
| C. Robie |
Aye
|
| K. Zimmerman |
Aye
|
| R. Brown |
Absent
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| A. Price |
Aye
|
| R. Whittaker |
Aye
|
| D. Forbes |
Aye
|
V. Closing Items
A.
Board Member Reports
R. Whittaker - watched the middle school reopening and appreciated the teachers and staff for their great work.
No other board member stated they had anything to report.
B.
Review of Key May 22 Board Meeting Agenda Topics
Key Topics will Include:
- Reopening Plan Update
- Enrollment Update
- Draft Budget
- 2021/22 Staff Compensation Plan
- Elementary and Middle School School Summer Program Overview Presentations
- LCAP Update
- Campus Student Safety Policy
- Expanded Learning Opportunity Grant
- Committee Reports
- Nominate Board of Director Officers for 2021/22 (President, Vice-President, and Secretary)
- Board member nomination/s (For new 3-year term) Ron Whittaker, Bill Schaff, and Karen Zimmerman
C.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:47 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Forbes