Alpha Public Schools
LCAP/Budget Public Hearing & Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday June 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM PDT
Location
Alpha: Cindy Avitia High School- 1881 Cunningham Ave, San Jose, CA 95122
Instructions for Presentation to the Board by Parents and Citizens
Alpha Public Schools (“Alpha”) welcomes your participation at the Alpha Board meetings.
The purpose of a public meeting of the Board of Directors (“Board”) is to conduct the affairs
of Alpha in public. We are pleased that you are in attendance and hope that you will visit
these meetings often. Your participation assures us of continuing community interest in
Alpha. To assist you in the ease of speaking/participating in our meetings, the following
guidelines are provided:
1. Agendas are available to all audience members at the door to the meeting.
2. “Request to Speak” forms are available to all audience members who wish to speak
on any agenda item(s) or under the general category of “Public Comment.” All
“Request to Speak” forms must be submitted prior to the agendized item.
3. “Public Comment” is set aside for members of the audience to raise issues that are not
specifically on the agenda. However, due to public meeting laws, the Board can only
listen to your issue, not respond or take action. These presentations are limited to three
(3) minutes each and total time allotted to non-agenda items will not exceed fifteen
(15) minutes. The Board may give direction to staff to respond to your concern.
4. With regard to items that are on the agenda, you may specify that agenda item on
your request form and you will be given an opportunity to speak for up to three (3)
minutes when the Board discusses that item.
5. When addressing the Board, speakers are requested to state their name and address
and adhere to the time limits set forth.
6. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and upon request, Alpha
may furnish reasonable auxiliary aids and services to qualified individuals with
disabilities. Individuals who require appropriate alternative modification of the agenda
in order to participate in Board meetings are invited to contact the Board Secretary’s
office.
7. If you have any questions or need any assistance in participating in the Alpha Board
meeting, please contact Angelica Ruiz at aruiz@alphapublicschools.org or
408)780-1550 x 102.
Alpha Public Schools (“Alpha”) welcomes your participation at the Alpha Board meetings.
The purpose of a public meeting of the Board of Directors (“Board”) is to conduct the affairs
of Alpha in public. We are pleased that you are in attendance and hope that you will visit
these meetings often. Your participation assures us of continuing community interest in
Alpha. To assist you in the ease of speaking/participating in our meetings, the following
guidelines are provided:
1. Agendas are available to all audience members at the door to the meeting.
2. “Request to Speak” forms are available to all audience members who wish to speak
on any agenda item(s) or under the general category of “Public Comment.” All
“Request to Speak” forms must be submitted prior to the agendized item.
3. “Public Comment” is set aside for members of the audience to raise issues that are not
specifically on the agenda. However, due to public meeting laws, the Board can only
listen to your issue, not respond or take action. These presentations are limited to three
(3) minutes each and total time allotted to non-agenda items will not exceed fifteen
(15) minutes. The Board may give direction to staff to respond to your concern.
4. With regard to items that are on the agenda, you may specify that agenda item on
your request form and you will be given an opportunity to speak for up to three (3)
minutes when the Board discusses that item.
5. When addressing the Board, speakers are requested to state their name and address
and adhere to the time limits set forth.
6. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and upon request, Alpha
may furnish reasonable auxiliary aids and services to qualified individuals with
disabilities. Individuals who require appropriate alternative modification of the agenda
in order to participate in Board meetings are invited to contact the Board Secretary’s
office.
7. If you have any questions or need any assistance in participating in the Alpha Board
meeting, please contact Angelica Ruiz at aruiz@alphapublicschools.org or
408)780-1550 x 102.
Agenda
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| I. | Updates | 5:30 PM | |||
| A. | Other Locations | FYI | Jennifer Wallner | ||
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| II. | Opening Items | 5:30 PM | |||
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Opening Items
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| A. | Call the Meeting to Order | Jennifer Wallner | 1 m | ||
| B. | Record Attendance and Guests | Jennifer Wallner | 2 m | ||
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| C. | Discussion and/or Modification(s) of the Agenda | Vote | Jennifer Wallner | 2 m | |
| D. | Public Comment | Jennifer Wallner | 5 m | ||
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For items not on the agenda. |
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| III. | Public Hearing | 5:40 PM | |||
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N. Wais will conduct a public hearing regarding the 25-26 budget overview for parents, and 25-26 LCAP for each Alpha school.
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| A. | LCAP Context Overview | Discuss | Nicole Wais | 4 m | |
| B. | Overview of all Schools | Discuss | Nicole Wais | 4 m | |
| C. | Alpha: Blanca Alvarado School | Discuss | Nicole Wais | 4 m | |
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| D. | Alpha: José Hernández | Discuss | Nicole Wais | 4 m | |
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| E. | Alpha: Cindy Avitia High School | Discuss | Nicole Wais | 4 m | |
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| F. | Alpha: Cornerstone Academy | Discuss | Nicole Wais | 4 m | |
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| G. | Close Public Hearing | FYI | Jennifer Wallner | 1 m | |
| IV. | Board Business - Discussion/Action Items | 6:05 PM | |||
| A. | FY26 Budget | Discuss | Brandon Paige | 10 m | |
| B. | Mission Moment: Graduation & Promotion Ceremonies | FYI | Nicole Wais | 5 m | |
| C. | Consent Agenda | Vote | Jennifer Wallner | 3 m | |
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| D. | 4/02/25 Board Meeting Minute Approval | Approve Minutes | Jennifer Wallner | 2 m | |
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Directors Present A. Hendricks, C. Wang (remote), E. Retuta, J. Wallner (remote), L. Alvarez (remote), M. Cazarez (remote), M. Rosas (remote), P. MacDonald, R. Benitez Directors Absent A. Santillan, C. Funches, J. Ramirez, N. Guevera, S. Mahan |
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| V. | Board Appointments | 6:25 PM | |||
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The board will consider renewing the term of board members, the appointment of a Parent Appointment, the temporary appointment to the position of Board President, to be in effect during the CEO’s sabbatical. |
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| A. | Term Renewal: Adam Hendricks | Vote | Jennifer Wallner | 1 m | |
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effective July 01, 2025 |
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| B. | Term Renewal: Peter MacDonald | Vote | Jennifer Wallner | 1 m | |
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effective July 01, 2025 |
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| C. | Term Renewal: Cindy Wang | Vote | Jennifer Wallner | 1 m | |
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effective July 01, 2025 |
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| D. | Parent Board Appointment: Michael White | Vote | Jennifer Wallner | 1 m | |
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representing Alpha: Cornerstone Academy as a parent board member, effective July 01, 2025.
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| E. | Board President: Chris Kang | Vote | Jennifer Wallner | 1 m | |
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to be in effect starting July 01, 2025 through the duration of Shara Hegde’s sabbatical. |
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| VI. | Board Business - Discussion/Action Items | 6:30 PM | |||
| A. | Local Indicators | FYI | Nicole Wais | 15 m | |
| B. | Approval of 25-26 Budget Overview for Parents, and 25-26 LCAP- Alpha: Blanca Alvarado School | Vote | Nicole Wais | 1 m | |
| C. | Approval of 25-26 Budget Overview for Parents, and 25-26 LCAP- Alpha: Jose Hernandez School | Vote | Nicole Wais | 1 m | |
| D. | Approval of 25-26 Budget Overview for Parents, and 25-26 LCAP- Alpha: Cindy Avitia High School | Vote | Nicole Wais | 1 m | |
| E. | Approval of 25-26 Budget Overview for Parents, and 25-26 LCAP- Alpha: Cornerstone Academy | Vote | Nicole Wais | 1 m | |
| F. | FY26 Budget | Vote | Brandon Paige | 5 m | |
| G. | 25-26 Board Calendar | Vote | Angelica Ruiz, Nicole Wais | 15 m | |
| H. | BREAK | FYI | Jennifer Wallner | 10 m | |
| I. | Academics Update | Discuss | Cynthia Martinez Nava | 18 m | |
| J. | Declaration of Need Approval- Alpha: Blanca Alvarado School | Vote | Erin Bryan | 1 m | |
| K. | Declaration of Need Approval- Alpha: Cindy Avitia High School | Vote | Erin Bryan | 1 m | |
| L. | Declaration of Need Approval- Alpha: Cornerstone Academy | Vote | Erin Bryan | 1 m | |
| M. | Declaration of Need Approval- Alpha: José Hernández School | Vote | Erin Bryan | 1 m | |
| N. | Appreciation for Outgoing Board Members | Discuss | Shara Hegde | 4 m | |
| VII. | Closed Session | 7:45 PM | |||
| A. | CEO Evaluation | Discuss | Adam Hendricks | 15 m | |
| B. | CEO Comp Discussion & Employment Agreement | Discuss | Jennifer Wallner | 20 m | |
| VIII. | Reconvene Open Session | 8:20 PM | |||
| A. | Report Action Taken During Closed Session | FYI | Jennifer Wallner | 1 m | |
| IX. | CEO Compensation | 8:21 PM | |||
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The board will take action on the CEO employment agreement for the 2025-26 school year. The board will take action on the stipend agreement for the Acting CEO (effective July 1, 2025). |
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| A. | Board Approval/Ratification of Compensation Comparability Study for CEO Position: Shara Hegde | Vote | Jennifer Wallner | 1 m | |
| B. | Board Adoption of Resolution regarding Compensation Comparability Study: Shara Hegde | Vote | Jennifer Wallner | 1 m | |
| C. | Board Chair: Required Oral Report Regarding CEO Contract: Shara Hegde | Vote | Jennifer Wallner | 1 m | |
| D. | Board Ratification/Approval of Amendment to CEO Contract: Shara Hedge | Vote | Jennifer Wallner | 1 m | |
| E. | Board Approval/Ratification of Compensation Comparability Study for CEO Position: Chris Kang | Vote | Jennifer Wallner | 1 m | |
| F. | Board Adoption of Resolution regarding Compensation Comparability Study: Chris Kang | Vote | Jennifer Wallner | 1 m | |
| G. | Board Chair: Required Oral Report Regarding CEO Contract: Chris Kang | FYI | Jennifer Wallner | 1 m | |
| H. | Board Ratification/Approval of Amendment to CEO Contract: Chris Kang | Vote | Jennifer Wallner | 1 m | |
| X. | Closing Items | 8:29 PM | |||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Peter MacDonald | 1 m | |