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Alpha Public Schools

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday June 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM PDT

Location

Alpha: Cindy Avitia High School- 1881 Cunningham Ave, San Jose, CA 95127

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 5:30 PM
  A. Other Locations FYI Peter MacDonald
   
  • Alpha: José Hernández/Blanca Alvarado: 1601 Cunningham Ave, San Jose, CA 95122
  • Alpha: Cornerstone Academy: 1598 Lucretia Ave, San Jose, CA 95122
  • 1791 Flint Creek Way, San Jose, CA 95148 (SCC)
  • 1278 Bouret Dr, UNIT 4, San Jose CA. 95118 (SCC)
  • 1259 Park Ave, #30, San Jose, CA 95126 (SCC)
  • 845 Georgetown Pl, San Jose, CA 95126 (SCC)
  • 1051 Cherry Avenue San Jose, CA 95125 (SCC)
  • 222 Proximity Way, San Jose, CA 95110 (SCC)
  • 2 Pierce Ave #434 San Jose CA 95110 (SCC)
  • 1801 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109
  • 4163 26th Street, San Francisco, CA 94131
     
  
II. Opening Items 5:30 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
  • Ines Valenzuela
  • Janine Ramirez
  • Jen Wallner
  • Mario Rosas
  • Mary Anna Cazarez
  • Michael White
  • Noreen Guevara
  • Peter MacDonald
  • Rohit Nayak
  • Rosa Benitez
  
  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. 

  
III. Public Hearing 5:40 PM
 

N. Wais will conduct a public hearing regarding the 26-27 budget overview for parents, and 26-27 LCAP for each Alpha school.

  
  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
   
  1. 2026-27 LCAP Goals, Metrics, Actions/Strategies, and Budget Overview for Parents
  2. Public Comment
  3. Board Member Comment
  
  D. Alpha: José Hernández Discuss Nicole Wais 4 m
   
  1. 2026-27 LCAP Goals, Metrics, Actions/Strategies, and Budget Overview for Parents
  2. Public Comment
  3. Board Member Comment
  
  E. Alpha: Cindy Avitia High School Discuss Nicole Wais 4 m
   
  1. 2026-27 LCAP Goals, Metrics, Actions/Strategies, and Budget Overview for Parents
  2. Public Comment
  3. Board Member Comment
  
  F. Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Discuss Nicole Wais 4 m
   
  1. 2026-27 LCAP Goals, Metrics, Actions/Strategies, and Budget Overview for Parents
  2. Public Comment
  3. Board Member Comment
  
  G. Close Public Hearing FYI Peter MacDonald 1 m
IV. Board Business - Discussion/Action Items 6:05 PM
  A. FY27 Budget Discuss Brandon Paige 10 m
  B. Mission Moment: Graduation & Promotion Ceremonies and Scholarship Recipients FYI Nicole Wais 5 m
  C. Consent Agenda Vote Peter MacDonald 3 m
   
  • STRS MOU with Santa Clara County Office of Education
  • 26-27 Attendance Calendars
  • Instructional Materials Adoption for 26-27
  • 990 Tax Forms
  • CARS Report 
  • EPA Spending
  • Prop 28 Arts and Music in Schools (“AMS”) Funding
  • Alpha Artificial Intelligence Usage Policies for Staff and Students
  • CalSTRS Certification (Form 0765) and authorization to Submit
  • Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation
  • Amendment to Alpha Public Schools’ Bylaws
  
  D. 4/01/26 Board Meeting Minute Approval Approve Minutes Peter MacDonald 1 m
   

Directors Present

A. Hendricks, A. Santillan, I. Valenzuela, J. Ramirez, M. Cazarez, M. Rosas, M. White, P. MacDonald, R. Benitez, R. Nayak

 

Directors Absent

C. Wang, J. Wallner, N. Guevera

 

 

  
     
  E. 5/13/26 Board Meeting Minute Approval Approve Minutes Peter MacDonald 1 m
   

Directors Present

A. Hendricks, A. Santillan, C. Wang, I. Valenzuela, J. Ramirez, J. Wallner, M. Cazarez, M. White, N. Guevera, P. MacDonald, R. Benitez, R. Nayak

 

Directors Absent

M. Rosas

 

 

  
     
  F. Development Update FYI Shawnte Michael 5 m
V. Board Appointments 6:30 PM
 

The board will consider renewing the term of a board member. 

  
  A. Term Renewal: Jen Wallner Vote Peter MacDonald 5 m
   

effective July 01, 2026

  
VI. Board Business - Discussion/Action Items 6:35 PM
  A. Local Indicators FYI Nicole Wais 15 m
  B. Approval of 26-27 Budget Overview for Parents, and 25-26 LCAP- Alpha: Blanca Alvarado School Vote Nicole Wais 1 m
  C. Approval of 26-27 Budget Overview for Parents, and 25-26 LCAP- Alpha: Jose Hernandez School Vote Nicole Wais 1 m
  D. Approval of 26-27 Budget Overview for Parents, and 25-26 LCAP- Alpha: Cindy Avitia High School Vote Nicole Wais 1 m
  E. Approval of 26-27 Budget Overview for Parents, and 25-26 LCAP- Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Vote Nicole Wais 1 m
  F. FY27 Budget Vote Brandon Paige 5 m
  G. BREAK FYI Peter MacDonald 15 m
  H. Academics Update Discuss Cynthia Martinez Nava 20 m
  I. Declaration of Need Approval- Alpha: Blanca Alvarado School Vote Nicole Wais 1 m
  J. Declaration of Need Approval- Alpha: José Hernández School Vote Nicole Wais 1 m
  K. Declaration of Need Approval- Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Vote Nicole Wais 1 m
  L. Declaration of Need Approval- Alpha: Cindy Avitia High School Vote Nicole Wais 1 m
  M. Appreciation for Outgoing Board Members Discuss Shara Hegde 5 m
VII. Closed Session 7:43 PM
  A. CEO Evaluation Discuss Peter MacDonald 15 m
  B. CEO Comp Discussion & Employment Agreement Discuss Peter MacDonald 20 m
VIII. Reconvene Open Session 8:18 PM
  A. Report Action Taken During Closed Session FYI Peter MacDonald 1 m
IX. CEO Compensation 8:19 PM
 

The board will take action on the CEO employment agreement for the 2026-27  school year.

  
  A. Board Approval/Ratification of Compensation Comparability Study for CEO Position: Shara Hegde Vote Peter MacDonald 2 m
  B. Board Adoption of Resolution regarding Compensation Comparability Study: Shara Hegde Vote Peter MacDonald 2 m
  C. Board Chair: Required Oral Report Regarding CEO Contract: Shara Hegde FYI Peter MacDonald 2 m
  D. Board Ratification/Approval of Amendment to CEO Contract: Shara Hedge Vote Peter MacDonald 2 m
X. Closing Items 8:27 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Peter MacDonald 3 m