Alpha Public Schools

Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday August 14, 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.

Agenda

      Purpose Presenter Time
I. Updates 5:30 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
  • 2625 Flemington Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30345
  • 2645 Rachel St Charlotte, NC 28206
  • 87 Sunol Street, San Jose, CA 95126 (Santa Clara County)
  • 1791 Flint Creek Way, San Jose, CA 95148 (Santa Clara County)
  • 2694 Lanier Ln  San Jose, CA 95121 (Santa Clara County)
  • 811 Taglio Court, San Jose, CA 95120 (Santa Clara County)
  • 1259 Park Ave, #30 San Jose, CA 95126 (Santa Clara County)
 
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
  • Alejandrina Flores
  • Alicia Santillan
  • Cheria Funches
  • Cindy Wang
  • Elsa Retuta
  • Janine Ramirez
  • Jen Wallner
  • Lex Alvarez
  • Mario Rosas
  • Mary Anna Cazarez
  • Noreen Guevera
  • Peter MacDonald
  • 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: First Day of School   Nicole Wais 5 m
III. Staff & Board Training 5:45 PM
  A. Brown Act and Conflict of Interest Training FYI YMC 90 m
  B. BREAK FYI Peter MacDonald 10 m
IV. Board Business - Discussion/Action Items 7:25 PM
  A. Consent Agenda Vote Peter MacDonald 3 m
   
  • Retirement Plan Governance Policy & Resolution
  • Acceptable Uses of Video Cameras on Campus
  • English Learner (EL) Reclassification Policy
  • LCAP Federal Addendum Updates
 
  B. 7/24/24 Board Meeting: Approval of Minutes Approve Minutes Peter MacDonald 2 m
   

Attendance: 

  • Adam- Present
  • Alejandrina- Present
  • Alicia- Present
  • Cindy- Present
  • Cheria- absent
  • Elsa- Present
  • Janine- absent
  • Jen- Present
  • Lex- Present
  • Mario- Present
  • Mary Anna – absent 
  • Noreen- Present 
  • Peter- Present
  • Silvia- absent
 
     
  C. Development Update FYI Nicole Wais 5 m
  D. Local Indicators Update FYI Chris Kang 5 m
  E. 24-25 Permit and/or Waiver Applications Vote Erin Bryan 5 m
  F. Approval of 24-25 Committees & Working Groups Vote Nicole Wais 5 m
V. Closed Session 7:50 PM
  A. CEO Evaluation Discuss Peter MacDonald 35 m
VI. Reconvene Open Session 8:25 PM
  A. Report Action Taken During Closed Session Discuss Peter MacDonald 3 m
VII. Closing Items 8:28 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Peter MacDonald 2 m