Alpha Public Schools

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday August 7, 2025 at 5:00 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.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Updates 5:00 PM
  A. Other Locations FYI Peter MacDonald
   
  • Alpha: Cornerstone Academy: 1598 Lucretia Ave, San Jose, CA 95122
  • Alpha: Blanca Alvarado/Alpha:Jose Hernandez: 1601 Cunningham Ave, San Jose, CA 95122
  • 1791 Flint Creek Way, San Jose, CA 95148 (SCC)
  • 488 S Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA 95110 (SCC)
  • 811 Taglio Court, San Jose, CA 95120 (SCC)
  • 350 Eureka Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
 
II. Opening Items 5:00 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Peter MacDonald 1 m
  B. Record Attendance and Guests   Peter MacDonald 2 m
   
  • Adam Hendricks
  • Alicia Santillan
  • Cindy Wang
  • Janine Ramirez
  • Jen Wallner
  • Mario Rosas
  • Mary Anna Cazarez
  • Michael White
  • Noreen Guevera
  • Peter MacDonald
  • Rosa Benitez
  • Silvia Mahan
 
  C. Discussion and/or Modification(s) of the Agenda Vote Peter MacDonald 2 m
  D. Public Comment   Peter MacDonald 5 m
   

For items not on the agenda. 

 
  E. Mission Moment: Summer PD   Cynthia Martinez Nava 5 m
III. Board Business - Discussion/Action Items 5:15 PM
  A. Board Election: Ines Valenzuela Vote Peter MacDonald 3 m
  B. AB 1234 Ethics Training for Local Agencies FYI YMC: John Lemmo 120 m
   

Mandatory 2-hour training covering Brown Act, conflicts, and governance

 
  C. BREAK FYI Peter MacDonald 10 m
  D. Consent Agenda Vote Peter MacDonald 3 m
   
  • Financial Policies
  • Alpha Attendance Policy
  • Family Handbook
  • Employee  Handbook
  • Salary Scales 
  • High-impact Tutoring Sales Orders for 25-26
  • Curriculum/Instructional Materials Adoption for 25-26
  • Alpha Cindy Avitia HS Grading Policy
  • Cell Phone Policy
  • Alpha Transportation Safety Plan Policy
 
  E. 6/11/25 Board Meeting: Approval of Minutes Approve Minutes Peter MacDonald 2 m
   

Directors Present

A. Hendricks, C. Funches (remote), E. Retuta, J. Ramirez, J. Wallner, L. Alvarez (remote), M. Cazarez, M. Rosas (remote), N. Guevera, R. Benitez, S. Mahan (remote)

 

Directors Absent

A. Santillan, C. Wang, P. MacDonald

 

 

 
     
  F. Development Update FYI Shawnte Michael 5 m
  G. Academics Update Discuss Cynthia Martinez Nava 45 m
  H. Multi-Year Strategic Plan Update FYI Nicole Wais 10 m
  I. Board Self Assessment for 24-25 Discuss Adam Hendricks 15 m
  J. 25-26 Committee & Working Group Membership Vote Nicole Wais 10 m
IV. Closing Items 8:58 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Peter MacDonald 2 m