Alpha Public Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday January 19, 2017 at 2:30 PM
Location
2110 Story Road, Suite 250 San Jose, CA 95122
Call In Information
Number: (712) 832-8300
Pin: 38574
Auxiliary Locations
135 Main Street, Suite 1700, SF, CA 94105
1400 Parkmoor Ave, Suite 240, San Jose CA 95126
2020 F St NW #102, Washington D.C. 20006
1723 Dorrance Dr. San Jose, CA 95125
216 Marmonz Ave. Menlo Park, CA 94025
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 Maria Arechiga at marechiga@alphapublicschools.org or
(408) 780-0831 x 103.
Number: (712) 832-8300
Pin: 38574
Auxiliary Locations
135 Main Street, Suite 1700, SF, CA 94105
1400 Parkmoor Ave, Suite 240, San Jose CA 95126
2020 F St NW #102, Washington D.C. 20006
1723 Dorrance Dr. San Jose, CA 95125
216 Marmonz Ave. Menlo Park, CA 94025
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 Maria Arechiga at marechiga@alphapublicschools.org or
(408) 780-0831 x 103.
Directors Present
A. Roy (remote), D. Garrett, F. Teso, J. Guzman (remote), V. Faillace (remote)
Directors Absent
A. Elliott, A. Holton
Guests Present
J. Glover, James Heugas, John Sun
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Glover called a meeting of the board of directors of Alpha Public Schools to order on Thursday Jan 19, 2017 at 2:38 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Public Comment
No Public Comment
II. Board Business: Discussion/Action Items
A.
K-4 Rollout Plan
D. Garrett made a motion to Delay rollout of TK-4 at Alpha: José Hernández Middle School until no sooner than 2018-19 school year.
F. Teso seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
D. Garrett |
Aye
|
A. Elliott |
Absent
|
J. Guzman |
Absent
|
V. Faillace |
Aye
|
A. Roy |
Aye
|
A. Holton |
Absent
|
F. Teso |
Aye
|
Glover provided context and update on SSCOE approval of the charter renewal petition for Alpha: José Hernández Middle School (AJH) and recommended delay of TK-4 roll out at AJH. Board asked clarifying questions.
B.
High School Facilities Strategic Planning
Glover provided context regarding facilities at Alpha: Cindy Avitia High School and provided updates from conversations with ESUHSD Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent. Sun and Heugas from PCSD provided overview of PCSD and facilities process.
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
D. Garrett made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
F. Teso seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
F. Teso |
Aye
|
A. Elliott |
Absent
|
J. Guzman |
Aye
|
D. Garrett |
Aye
|
A. Holton |
Absent
|
V. Faillace |
Aye
|
A. Roy |
Absent
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 4:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Glover
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY