The Academy of Alameda Charter School Board
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday June 15, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Location
Room 106
Directors Present
A. Price, C. Robie, D. Forbes, K. Welch, K. Zimmerman, R. Rentschler, W. Schaff
Directors Absent
T. Ruiz
Guests Present
C. Chilcott, D. Espinosa, I. Castro Sanchez
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Public Comment on Closed Session topics
D.
Closed Session:
II. Open Public Session
A.
Report Out on Any Actions From the Closed Session
The Board voted with five ayes and two abstentions to approve the Administrative Panel’s Findings of Fact and Recommendation for Expulsion with Suspended Enforcement Regarding Confidential Student Discipline Matter Case No.: 89175. They are subject to follow terms of their probation as determined by the Administrative Panel. These terms include but are not limited to: attending counseling, participating in Restorative Justice processes, and developing a Behavior Contract and Safety Plan and/or Behavior Support Plan designed to ensure the safety of all other AOA scholars and staff, including the Pupil themselves. These terms will last for the 23-24 school year.
B.
The Board Reviews The Academy of Alameda's Mission and Envisioned Future Statements
C.
General Public Comments
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Draft Meeting Minutes
Roll Call | |
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D. Forbes |
Aye
|
K. Zimmerman |
Aye
|
W. Schaff |
Aye
|
T. Ruiz |
Absent
|
A. Price |
Aye
|
K. Welch |
Aye
|
C. Robie |
Aye
|
R. Rentschler |
Aye
|
B.
Check Registers & Credit Card Statement
C.
AUSD 23-24 Food Services Contract
D.
EdTec Three Year Contract
E.
Vote on Consent Agenda
Roll Call | |
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W. Schaff |
Aye
|
K. Welch |
Aye
|
K. Zimmerman |
Aye
|
T. Ruiz |
Absent
|
D. Forbes |
Aye
|
C. Robie |
Aye
|
A. Price |
Aye
|
R. Rentschler |
Aye
|
IV. Action Items
A.
Vote for A Three-year Board of Director Terms
Roll Call | |
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R. Rentschler |
Aye
|
D. Forbes |
Aye
|
A. Price |
Aye
|
K. Welch |
Aye
|
W. Schaff |
Aye
|
K. Zimmerman |
Aye
|
T. Ruiz |
Absent
|
C. Robie |
Aye
|
B.
Vote for A One-year Board of Director Term
Roll Call | |
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W. Schaff |
Aye
|
D. Forbes |
Aye
|
T. Ruiz |
Absent
|
R. Rentschler |
Aye
|
A. Price |
Aye
|
K. Zimmerman |
Aye
|
K. Welch |
Aye
|
C. Robie |
Aye
|
V. Board Communication
A.
Board Committee Reports
Finance committee- nothing to report
Student success committee- will meet in August.
Governance committee- nothing to report.
B.
Facility Safety Plans Update
C. Chilcott presents fence and gate project to the board with estimated $17,000 in cost that the school will need to pay out of pocket.
C. Chilcott updated board on the status of the TK bathrooms. D. Forbes asked to ensure we are at the top of facilities list with of all the new plumbing and facilities changes for TK.
Facilities list is over in 2026-2027 school year.
C. Chilcott advised of possible front entry systems. D. Forbes communicated thoughts on letting parents know about the security system and educating them on how it works and getting their comments on it.
C. Chilcott advised the painting of the lockers would cost about $84,000 to paint.
C. Chilcott reminded the board that the Williams walkthrough will be happening in the fall to make sure that all supplies and facilities are safe for all students.
VI. Action Items
A.
Pay Increase Proposal
Roll Call | |
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R. Rentschler |
Aye
|
D. Forbes |
Aye
|
K. Zimmerman |
Aye
|
W. Schaff |
Aye
|
A. Price |
Aye
|
C. Robie |
Aye
|
T. Ruiz |
Absent
|
K. Welch |
Aye
|
B.
2023-24 K-8 School Budget
Roll Call | |
---|---|
D. Forbes |
Aye
|
K. Welch |
Aye
|
C. Robie |
Aye
|
A. Price |
Aye
|
R. Rentschler |
Aye
|
K. Zimmerman |
Aye
|
T. Ruiz |
Absent
|
W. Schaff |
Aye
|
C.
Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
Roll Call | |
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R. Rentschler |
Aye
|
D. Forbes |
Aye
|
A. Price |
Aye
|
K. Welch |
Aye
|
T. Ruiz |
Absent
|
W. Schaff |
Aye
|
C. Robie |
Aye
|
K. Zimmerman |
Aye
|
D.
Student Accountability Report Card (SARC)
Roll Call | |
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K. Welch |
Aye
|
W. Schaff |
Aye
|
K. Zimmerman |
Aye
|
T. Ruiz |
Absent
|
D. Forbes |
Aye
|
C. Robie |
Aye
|
R. Rentschler |
Aye
|
A. Price |
Aye
|
E.
23-24 Board Meeting Calendar
D. Espinosa will send out calendar invites the following week.
Roll Call | |
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D. Forbes |
Aye
|
R. Rentschler |
Aye
|
K. Zimmerman |
Aye
|
K. Welch |
Aye
|
C. Robie |
Aye
|
T. Ruiz |
Absent
|
W. Schaff |
Aye
|
A. Price |
Aye
|
F.
Vote For New Board Officer: President
Roll Call | |
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D. Forbes |
Aye
|
A. Price |
Aye
|
R. Rentschler |
Aye
|
K. Zimmerman |
Aye
|
K. Welch |
Aye
|
T. Ruiz |
Absent
|
C. Robie |
Aye
|
W. Schaff |
Aye
|
G.
Voting For A New Board Vice President
Roll Call | |
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W. Schaff |
Aye
|
C. Robie |
Aye
|
A. Price |
Aye
|
K. Zimmerman |
Aye
|
K. Welch |
Aye
|
R. Rentschler |
Aye
|
D. Forbes |
Aye
|
T. Ruiz |
Absent
|
H.
Voting For A New Board Secretary
Roll Call | |
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A. Price |
Aye
|
R. Rentschler |
Aye
|
W. Schaff |
Aye
|
D. Forbes |
Aye
|
K. Welch |
Aye
|
T. Ruiz |
Absent
|
C. Robie |
Aye
|
K. Zimmerman |
Aye
|
I.
Voting For A New Board Treasurer
Roll Call | |
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R. Rentschler |
Aye
|
W. Schaff |
Aye
|
D. Forbes |
Aye
|
C. Robie |
Aye
|
K. Zimmerman |
Aye
|
A. Price |
Aye
|
K. Welch |
Aye
|
T. Ruiz |
Absent
|
J.
Compensation Study
Roll Call | |
---|---|
C. Robie |
Aye
|
K. Welch |
Aye
|
R. Rentschler |
Aye
|
W. Schaff |
Aye
|
A. Price |
Aye
|
D. Forbes |
Aye
|
T. Ruiz |
Absent
|
K. Zimmerman |
Aye
|
K.
Executive Director Contract
Roll Call | |
---|---|
T. Ruiz |
Absent
|
R. Rentschler |
Aye
|
A. Price |
Aye
|
K. Zimmerman |
Aye
|
W. Schaff |
Aye
|
K. Welch |
Aye
|
C. Robie |
Aye
|
D. Forbes |
Aye
|
R. Rentschler arrived in the middle of closed session.