No action was taken in closed session.

M. Huxley acknowledged all the efforts Amber Cameron has given the past 4 years. C. Robbie explained how she was able to work with Amber on the student success committee and she always presented a positive attitude and appreciated all Amber brought to the team. A. Price explained she appreciated all that Amber did and her undying commitment. R. Whittaker expressed Amber's proactive attitude when an issue arose and appreciated how she educated he himself.  K. Zimmerman expressed how Amber revived her love for special education and how the transition from her to Tyler was seamless. Amber expressed her appreciation to all in the board and the work they do. D. Forbes expressed his thanks for all that she has done throughout her time at AoA.

K. Welch 

R. Whittaker

C. Robbie reported no student success committee meeting has happened since the last board meeting. 

C. Robbie reported that the governance committee elected 2 members to move forward for another 3 year terms: Amy Price and David Forbes.

T. Ruiz facilities committee met about projects AUSD will take on as well as the projects AoA will take on.  Scheduled meeting for next school year.

D. Forbes thanked everyone who helped with the committees.

M. Huxley reported Jazzlyn will begin on 07/15 and will be working with Sharon in order to transition everything smoothly.  Will be working on K-8 budget.

M. Huxley reported excellent enrollment for K-5 with long waitlists.  Enrollments continue to trickle in.  Making calls to make sure we get enough students for the 6-8.  Current student population is 68% in district so it is increasing.  Focusing on middle school for the June 30th with Larson communication.  Continuing to work with Larson communication.  34 students have joined us through the click throughs.  

K. Welch asked if the in-district percentage takes into account the additional waitlist students.  M. Huxley advised it has not taken it into account but will boost it up. 

A. Price asked if the 68% included the incoming students.  M. Huxley advised no, it would be closer to the 63%.

R. Brown expressed her surprise for seeing other families go to other schools instead of going to AoA.

S. Perkins expressed no live monitoring just an investigative tool.  Expressed how some footage has been used to verify some students information given as well as some police investigation going on. No data has been saved yet.

K. Welch asked regarding the face blurring if it related to the students not involved in the incident.  She asked if the faces are blurred when APD asked for it.  S. Perkins expressed it has not had to happen yet as none of our students have been involved in any situations .

R. Brown said she feels uncomfortable to provide APD with any footage even if it is not our students as it is a slippery slope.

R. Whittaker expressed same thoughts as Regina but wants to make sure AoA property is safer than the surrounding area.  Bike safety is an issue of worrying.

S. Perkins expressed location of bike storage will be moving as well as training on how to properly lock their bikes. 

K. Welch advised maybe a youtube video should be linked to invitations to show how to lock your bike. 

J. Yang advised of the partial funding and the possible funding coming in to AoA. The governor proposed a 9.85% COLA and that is the one we are using .  Legislature proposed higher ADA amount. 3 would be increased and 1 would be a slight increase.  

R. Whittaker asked about the unduplicated amount.  J. Yang advised it would be the 55%.

J. Yang explained the Fiscal year would be a 1.2 Billion increase due to school combining.  There was some savings for health and welfare and there was also less hourly staff which helped contribute to more savings.  Rates stayed for next year with conservative amounts. Reducing negative salary this coming year. R. Whittaker asked if the amounts showing included the extra 2% salary that will be voted on today.  M. Huxley advised it did not include the extra 2% just the regular budget increase. 

M. Huxley advised working together with K. Welch and K. Szaso to update definitions about bullying and add more of the mental implications of such.  The wording was changed to help add more depth. M. Huxley advised it is more aligned with our values and should be passed next year or the year after.

R. Whittaker wanted to thank Matt for all of the work he has done to this crucial policy and feels that it does reflect the AoA values.  

C. Chillcott explained that TK classes will be required by 2025/2026 and we have some additional funding this year that can be used to help prepare for the TK plans.  We would like to start it earlier than what is mandatory so that we can get more admissions.  In AUSD, only 3 schools have TK as of today.  TK day before and after program is included in the 9 hour the state requires not just the 3.5 hours that are specified. TK will move into room 106, which means the room needs soundproofing .

C. Chillcott recapped the benefits of uniforms in previous years.  Uniforms not being enforced by parents and since this year was an exception of wearing uniforms.  Enforcing the uniform policy takes away from their academic time as they need to go see someone to change their outfits because of such we are not aligning with our values.  It also unintentionally affects the students that were supposed to be helping.  Decrease of referrals and behavioral issues this past year even without the uniform policy.  Dress code is in place and will still be enforced but not necessarily with uniforms.

R. Whittaker expressed he had a great time at M. Huxley's public event. He wanted to take a moment to acknowledge Matt's help.  Advised to not forget to schedule July meeting.

T. Ruiz, C. Robie, K. Zimmerman, all advised nothing to report. 

R. Brown acknowledged she went to the MS graduation and it was a good time.

K. Welch acknowledged all of the parents and group committees that helped by name of volunteers. L. Mullins was a huge asset to this years parents committee. 

Reviewed the topics to be reviewed next board meeting.

D. Forbes wanted to add to the August 7th meeting board committees for the following school year and any parliamentary members.  On the August 25th meeting a financial meeting overview will need to be scheduled.