Alpha Public Schools
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday June 18, 2024 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
Purpose | Presenter | Time | |||
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I. | Updates | 5:30 PM | |||
A. | Other Locations | FYI | Peter MacDonald | ||
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II. | Opening Items | 5:30 PM | |||
Opening Items
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A. | Call the Meeting to Order | Peter MacDonald | 1 m | ||
B. | Record Attendance and Guests | Peter MacDonald | 2 m | ||
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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. |
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E. | Mission Moment: College Success | Shara Hegde, David Alvarez | 5 m | ||
III. | Board Business - Discussion/Action Items | 5:45 PM | |||
A. | Consent Agenda | Vote | Peter MacDonald | 3 m | |
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B. | 6/12/24 Approval of Minutes | Approve Minutes | Peter MacDonald | 2 m | |
C. | Amendment to Board Bylaws | Discuss | Shara Hegde | 5 m | |
D. | Board Elections: Term Renewal- Janine Ramirez | Vote | Peter MacDonald | 2 m | |
E. | Board Elections: Term Renewal- Elsa Retuta | Vote | Peter MacDonald | 2 m | |
F. | Board Elections: Term Renewal- Alicia Santillan | Vote | Peter MacDonald | 2 m | |
G. | Board Elections: Parent Appointment- Alejandrina Flores | Vote | Peter MacDonald | 2 m | |
H. | Development Update | FYI | Nicole Wais | 5 m | |
I. | Local Indicators | FYI | Nicole Wais | 15 m | |
J. | Approval of 24-25 Budget Overview for Parents, and 24-25 LCAP- Alpha: Blanca Alvarado School | Vote | Karen Wisniewski | 2 m | |
K. | Approval of 24-25 Budget Overview for Parents, and 24-25 LCAP- Alpha: Cindy Avitia High School | Vote | Karen Wisniewski | 2 m | |
L. | Approval of 24-25 Budget Overview for Parents, and 24-25 LCAP- Alpha: Cornerstone Academy | Vote | Karen Wisniewski | 2 m | |
M. | Approval of 24-25 Budget Overview for Parents, and 24-25 LCAP- Alpha: José Hernández School | Vote | Karen Wisniewski | 2 m | |
N. | FY25 Budget | Vote | Brandon Paige | 5 m | |
O. | Break | FYI | Peter MacDonald | 10 m | |
P. | Academics Update | Discuss | Cynthia Martinez Nava | 30 m | |
Q. | Board Self-Assessment | Discuss | Adam Hendricks | 15 m | |
R. | Declaration of Need Approval- Alpha: Blanca Alvarado School | Vote | Erin Bryan | 1 m | |
S. | Declaration of Need Approval- Alpha: Cindy Avitia High School | Vote | Erin Bryan | 1 m | |
T. | Declaration of Need Approval- Alpha: Cornerstone Academy | Vote | Erin Bryan | 1 m | |
U. | Declaration of Need Approval- Alpha: José Hernández School | Vote | Erin Bryan | 1 m | |
V. | 24-25 Permit and/or Waiver Applications | Vote | Erin Bryan | 2 m | |
W. | Charter Renewals Resolution- Alpha: Blanca Alvarado School | Vote | Nicole Wais | 5 m | |
X. | Charter Renewals Resolution- Alpha: Jose Hernandez School | Vote | Nicole Wais | 5 m | |
Y. | Appreciation for Outgoing Board Members | Discuss | Shara Hegde | 10 m | |
IV. | Closed Session | 7:57 PM | |||
A. | CEO Evaluation | Discuss | Adam Hendricks | 15 m | |
B. | CEO Comp Discussion & Employment Agreement | Discuss | Peter MacDonald | 10 m | |
V. | Reconvene Open Session | 8:22 PM | |||
A. | Report Action Taken During Closed Session | Discuss | Peter MacDonald | 1 m | |
VI. | CEO Compensation | 8:23 PM | |||
The board will discuss and vote on CEO compensation for the 24-25 school year. |
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A. | Board Approval/Ratification of Compensation Comparability Study for CEO Position | Vote | Peter MacDonald | 2 m | |
B. | Board Adoption of Resolution regarding Compensation Comparability Study | Vote | Peter MacDonald | 1 m | |
C. | Board Chair: Required Oral Report Regarding CEO Contract | FYI | Peter MacDonald | 2 m | |
D. | Board Ratification/Approval of Amendment to CEO Contract | Vote | Peter MacDonald | 1 m | |
VII. | Closing Items | 8:29 PM | |||
A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Peter MacDonald | 1 m |