AIMS K-12 College Prep Charter District
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday September 24, 2019 at 6:30 PM
Location
171 12th Street, Oakland Ca. 94607
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Directors Present
A. Abuyen, C. Edington, C. Thompson, D. Lang, S. Leung, T. Cook
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
C. Edington, S. Leung
Ex Officio Members Present
K. Minor
Non Voting Members Present
K. Minor
Guests Present
C. Ahmad, K. Ballentine, M. Gordan, M. Magana, M. Williams, M. Woods-Cadiz, T. Tung, V. Chand
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
T. Cook called a meeting of the board of directors of AIMS K-12 College Prep Charter District to order on Tuesday Sep 24, 2019 at 6:30 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C. Edington arrived.
S. Leung arrived.
C.
Adoption of Agenda
D.
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
Alicia and Rosa Vargas - Parent summarized an issue concerning her son. The superintendent assured the parent that she would look into the matter and call her with the results of her inquiry.
E.
Public Comment on Agenda Items
No Comments
II. Non-Action Items
A.
President's Report
No Report
B.
Superintendent's Report
Superintendent Woods-Cadiz presented a written report that summarized her interaction with her administrative staff, as well as her visit to Washington, D.C. Specifically, she met with Senator Harris’ staff, as well as Congressmember Lee. Lastly, she presented a summary of her visits with various members of the Oakland, Alameda and State of California community members and elected officials.
C.
AIMS K-12 Report
Mr. Christopher Ahmad (Head of School -Elementary) Introduced new staff that included Maryetta Golden, Head of Division of Academics Elementary and Eric Dizon, Dean of Students, Elementary. In
addition, Mr. Ahmad reported that K-5 classrooms are fully staffed which includes intervention aides, tutors and classroom aides. Mr. Ahmad summarized the new curriculum to be used in -2, K-3 and K-5. . In addition, he highlighted the fact that parents of K-5 students requested ESL classes which will be made available within a week.
Mr. Maurice Williams (Head of Schools - Middle) – Mr. Williams accentuated the fact that the middle school program was in keeping with the college prep goals; and presented a listing of the middle school administrative and support staff. In addition, he presented a listing of faculty and noted that once a science and 6th grade math teacher was acquired, middle school would be fully staffed. Middle school electives were listed as well as Back-to-School pot luck night which was scheduled for October 10, 2019.
Mr. Tareyton Russ (AIPHS Head of School) - Mr. Russ reported on the success of the “credit recovery” activities. In addition, Mr. Russ accentuated the recruitment success of acquiring needed faculty. Mr. Russ summarized the Advance Placement enrollment and registration calendar and costs. Lastly Mr. Russ emphasized that Back to School Night was scheduled for October 16, 2019, 6-8PM.
AIMS Athletics Updates
addition, Mr. Ahmad reported that K-5 classrooms are fully staffed which includes intervention aides, tutors and classroom aides. Mr. Ahmad summarized the new curriculum to be used in -2, K-3 and K-5. . In addition, he highlighted the fact that parents of K-5 students requested ESL classes which will be made available within a week.
Mr. Maurice Williams (Head of Schools - Middle) – Mr. Williams accentuated the fact that the middle school program was in keeping with the college prep goals; and presented a listing of the middle school administrative and support staff. In addition, he presented a listing of faculty and noted that once a science and 6th grade math teacher was acquired, middle school would be fully staffed. Middle school electives were listed as well as Back-to-School pot luck night which was scheduled for October 10, 2019.
Mr. Tareyton Russ (AIPHS Head of School) - Mr. Russ reported on the success of the “credit recovery” activities. In addition, Mr. Russ accentuated the recruitment success of acquiring needed faculty. Mr. Russ summarized the Advance Placement enrollment and registration calendar and costs. Lastly Mr. Russ emphasized that Back to School Night was scheduled for October 16, 2019, 6-8PM.
AIMS Athletics Updates
- The AIPHS Cross Country, Boys Soccer, and Girls Volleyball Seasons are Underway
- High School Sports Schedules are available online at aimsathletics.com
- AIPHS vs. Lighthouse Charter (Homecoming Game) November 7, 2019 @ 4PM, at Raimondi Field
- AIMS Middle School Sports Season will take place in Early October
- The Middle School fall sports season will consist of a flag football team and two inaugural Middle School Girls Volleyball teams
D.
Operations Report
Enrollment Numbers
DatesAIPCSAIPCS IIAIPHS
8/28/19 to 9/18/19232656420
Page -3-
AICPS ADA & ADA%
Dates ADAADA %
8/28/19 to 9/18/1922197.14%
AICPS II ADA & ADA%
Dates ADAADA %
8/28/19 to 9/18/19631.897.10%
AIPHS ADA & ADA%
Dates ADAADA %
8/28/19 to 9/18/19349.8593.41%
Reporting & Compliance
Awarded Facilities Incentives Grant for American Indian Public Charter School II: Total 3 Year Grant $276,403.70
Submitted InfoCenter report for Office of Charters (District Authorizers), information submitted consisted of teacher credentialing, school board, general school information.
Finalized audit submission to California Department of Education (CDE) and VTD financial statements related to Title 1, Title III and National School Lunch program funding.
DatesAIPCSAIPCS IIAIPHS
8/28/19 to 9/18/19232656420
Page -3-
AICPS ADA & ADA%
Dates ADAADA %
8/28/19 to 9/18/1922197.14%
AICPS II ADA & ADA%
Dates ADAADA %
8/28/19 to 9/18/19631.897.10%
AIPHS ADA & ADA%
Dates ADAADA %
8/28/19 to 9/18/19349.8593.41%
Reporting & Compliance
Awarded Facilities Incentives Grant for American Indian Public Charter School II: Total 3 Year Grant $276,403.70
Submitted InfoCenter report for Office of Charters (District Authorizers), information submitted consisted of teacher credentialing, school board, general school information.
Finalized audit submission to California Department of Education (CDE) and VTD financial statements related to Title 1, Title III and National School Lunch program funding.
E.
ELD Report
ELD Goals, Language Groups, and Reclassification added to agenda (attachments).
F.
Education Coordinator, College Bound Kids Report
Johns Hopkins University
CSU San Diego
UC Irvine & Santa Barbara
Dartmouth
University of Southern California
Wellesley College
Note: Director Lang noted that she was a Wellesley College graduate, and is an active alumnus. As such, she indicated her willingness to be supportive of any student who wished to visit.
Scholarships
*Nominated 10 students for Posse Scholarship; so far 6 have made the 2nd round (other 4 meet on 9/18/19)
*7 students have applied for Questbridge
*Scholarship database has been distributed to all seniors
College Essays
Each student has a personalized deadline calendar - 75% have hit their deadlines
Each student who’s had a deadline has received feedback on the first draft, along with a 1-on-1 meeting
Communication has been sent to parents about noting each student’s progress in developing, editing and finalizing their respective essays
Testing
Seniors are signing up for SAT and ACT exams; Juniors are next
10th and 11th graders are scheduled to take the PSAT on campus on October 16th
AP classes have been registered on the new AP site, which dovetails with AP exam ordering.
CSU San Diego
UC Irvine & Santa Barbara
Dartmouth
University of Southern California
Wellesley College
Note: Director Lang noted that she was a Wellesley College graduate, and is an active alumnus. As such, she indicated her willingness to be supportive of any student who wished to visit.
Scholarships
*Nominated 10 students for Posse Scholarship; so far 6 have made the 2nd round (other 4 meet on 9/18/19)
*7 students have applied for Questbridge
*Scholarship database has been distributed to all seniors
College Essays
Each student has a personalized deadline calendar - 75% have hit their deadlines
Each student who’s had a deadline has received feedback on the first draft, along with a 1-on-1 meeting
Communication has been sent to parents about noting each student’s progress in developing, editing and finalizing their respective essays
Testing
Seniors are signing up for SAT and ACT exams; Juniors are next
10th and 11th graders are scheduled to take the PSAT on campus on October 16th
AP classes have been registered on the new AP site, which dovetails with AP exam ordering.
III. Closed Session
A.
Public Comment on Closed Session Items
No Comments
B.
Recess to Closed Session
7:48 PM
C.
Reconvene from Closed Session
8:39 PM
D.
Report from Closed Session
No Report
IV. Closing Items
A.
Items for Next Agenda
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
C. Edington
C.
NOTICES
Documents used during the meeting
- _AIMS K-12 September Board Report 2019-2020 (2).pptx
- Operations Board Report 9.24.19.pptx
- ELD Board Presentation for 9.24.19.pptx
- General presentation.pptx